Public Safety

Four taken to hospital after Bridle Path home shooting

Four people were taken to hospital after an early-morning shooting inside a Bridle Path residence, with two suffering life-threatening injuries and three suspects sought.

bridle path shooting: Four taken to hospital after Bridle Path home shooting

A Bridle Path shooting sent four people to hospital early Thursday morning after gunfire was reported inside a residence on Hyde Park Circle in Toronto.

Toronto police said officers were called to the Bayview Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East area at about 3:43 a.m. on October 29, 2026.

Investigators said three people were shot inside the home, while a fourth person was also taken to hospital.

In an update issued later in the morning, police said two of the four people suffered life-threatening injuries.

The other two people were reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.

What police said about the Bridle Path shooting

Police said three suspects fled the scene in an SUV after the shooting.

No suspect descriptions had been released as of Thursday morning.

Investigators have also not said what led to the shooting or whether the victims and suspects knew one another.

The exact circumstances inside the residence remain under investigation.

Multiple police cruisers were reported in the Hyde Park Circle area as officers examined the scene.

Investigation remains active

The Toronto Police Service is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact police at 416-808-2222.

Investigators are also expected to review surveillance footage and other evidence as they work to identify the suspects and establish how the incident unfolded.

Police have not announced any arrests or released information about possible charges.

The condition of the injured people may change as hospital assessments continue.

What happens next

Police will continue processing the residence and nearby areas for physical evidence.

Any later update identifying suspects, confirming arrests or clarifying the victims’ conditions would materially change the investigation.

Residents or witnesses who may have seen an SUV leaving the area around 3:43 a.m. are encouraged to contact investigators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the Bridle Path shooting happen?

Police said the shooting occurred inside a residence on Hyde Park Circle in Toronto’s Bridle Path area, near Bayview Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East.

How many people were injured?

Four people were taken to hospital. Police said three were shot and a fourth person was also transported for treatment.

How serious were the injuries?

Police later reported that two people had life-threatening injuries and two had non-life-threatening injuries.

Are there any suspects in custody?

No arrests had been announced. Police said three suspects fled the area in an SUV.

How can witnesses contact police?

Anyone with information can contact the Toronto Police Service at 416-808-2222.

Fact-Checked: Key facts were checked against Toronto Police Service updates, including the later injury assessment and suspect-vehicle information. ([sotwe.com](https://www.sotwe.com/TPSOperations?utm_source=openai))

Disclaimer: This is a developing investigation, and injury conditions, suspect information and other details may change as police release further updates.

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