Toronto Pearson airport shooting and lockdown: What we know so far

A police-involved shooting at one of the terminals prompted a lockdown of parts of Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday.

Updated on: Apr 24, 2025, 18:31:47 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Parts of Toronto Pearson International Airport were placed on lockdown following a police-involved shooting at one of the terminals, according to the Daily Mail. The incident took place just before 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Police-involved shooting at Toronto Pearson International Airport. (UnSplash)

The province’s Special Investigations Unit confirmed that an adult male had been shot, describing the situation as an isolated incident with no known threat to the public. The officer involved in the shooting at the airport was uninjured.

Peel Paramedics told Global News Canada that they are “actively responding” to the incident in the Terminal 1 area.

Toronto Pearson Airport stated that passengers are being rerouted due to the ongoing police investigation.

“Due to a Peel Police investigation outside Terminal 1 departures, passengers and vehicles are being rerouted to enter and exit through T1 arrivals. We will provide updates throughout the morning,” the airport confirmed in a social media post.

Photos and videos from the scene show dozens of cop cars surrounding the airport.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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