At that time, it was reported to police that a male patron turned violent while being removed from the premises by paid staff at The Underground.  The patron then produced and fired a gun, injuring the staff member.  The male suspect then fled the scene on foot.  Toronto Police Service was called to the scene and immediately sealed off the area.  The victim was located and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Toronto Police Service describes the suspect as follows:
Male, Black, 19 years, wearing a green jacket, black jeans.

York University is alerting the community that Toronto Police and York Security Services will have a heightened presence on campus as this incident is investigated. More information will be released as it becomes available as a result of the investigation.

York Community members are reminded to exercise personal safety by:
• Being aware of your surroundings and the people around you
• Report any suspicious persons or behaviour to York University Security Services
• Limit access to buildings to authorized personnel only

York Security Services responds to all community calls for service and can be contacted directly at 416.736.5333. York University provides the following campus security services:

 24/7/365 campus security patrols
 goSAFE Transportation Service - Escort - Foot Patrols
 24/7/365 Monitored CCTV coverage
 Network of Emergency “Blue Light” Telephones

Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates: www.yorku.ca/security

Contact:
Det. Jason Kraft, 
Toronto Police Service, 31 Division,
416-808-3144