Peel Regional Police say a man was shot and injured by an officer at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday, leading to a chaotic scene at Terminal 1.
Toronto Paramedics told CityNews that first responders arrived at the airport at 7 a.m. on Thursday.
Peel Regional Police later confirmed that an adult man was shot and injured by a responding officer. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been notified. The man’s current condition is unknown.
A police spokesperson said the officer was uninjured. Authorities noted that this was an isolated incident and that there were no known threats to public safety.
Tipsters who called into the 680 NewsRadio newsroom reported that several police cruisers were observed at the scene. They cited a heavy police presence at Terminal 1, with cars backed up along the road leading to the terminal.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said Highway 409 to Terminal 1 (departures) is closed due to the ongoing investigation.
A spokesperson with Toronto Pearson said passengers and vehicles were being rerouted to enter and exit through Terminal 1 arrivals.
The SIU is an independent civilian agency that probes incidents where people died or were seriously injured. Investigators also review incidents where sexual assault has been alleged or a firearm was discharged at a person.
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.
— Toronto Pearson (@TorontoPearson) April 24, 2025
ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy409 to Terminal 1 Departures, at Toronto Pearson International Airport, in Mississauga – Roads closed due to a police investigation. Please avoid the area. ^ao pic.twitter.com/YdAprJqiOs
— OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) April 24, 2025
Police involved shooting at Pearson Airport.A male was shot by officer at Terminal 1 Departures drop-off area outside. Police say it’s an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. The Departures level drop-off is closed to traffic. Live updates on 680NEWS pic.twitter.com/y2zdVIm5LW
— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) April 24, 2025
Police let us exit cars and walk to the terminal now. Cars were still held. I think I saw over 30 police vehicles. Hearing one person confidently say what happened but who knows. #pearson pic.twitter.com/UiFzpuXNV6
— Preet Banerjee (@preetbanerjee) April 24, 2025
Just heard Pearson T1 is now locked down. Dozens of people abandoning their Ubers (and now being turned back). Anyone know what’s up? pic.twitter.com/mEPdIzW1tZ
— Preet Banerjee (@preetbanerjee) April 24, 2025
This is a developing story
