TORONTO - Toronto Police Service are continuing to investigate the discharge of a firearm at the front door of a tenth floor unit at 360 Assiniboine Rd. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, resulting in gunshot penetrations through the door.   There were no injuries in the incident, which occurred at 6:40 am.  Gunshot sent bullet fragments into the apartment, coming to rest on a steel closet door.

In a separate incident, York Security Services subsequently responded with Toronto Police Service to a noise complaint early Sunday morning on the same floor of 360 Assiniboine.

Toronto Police Service have been canvassing the apartment building and interviewing residents for any witness statements or knowledge of the Feb. 18 incident.  York is supporting the investigation by providing access, CCTV coverage, and other information. Police have not named any suspects.

York has arranged for the presence of four Toronto Police officers commencing Sunday 19 February, as well as four additional York Security officials.  They will be patrolling in the vicinity of the Assiniboine apartments until further notice.

Should you have any information about this incident you are asked to contact Toronto Police Service directly at 416.808.2222. York Security responds to all community calls at 416.736.5333.

York Community members are reminded to always exercise personal safety by:

•       Being aware of your surroundings and the people around you

•       Report any suspicious persons or behaviour to York Security Services

 

York University provides the following campus security services:

24/7/365 campus security patrols

goSAFE foot patrols

Transportation – Campus Shuttle

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.