Suspect facing additional charge after gunshots fired in Toronto

A firearm and ammunition were seized on Nov. 9, 2024 in nroth Riverdale. (TPS photos)

A man who was charged after gunshots were fired in the city’s Thorncliffe area last November is facing a new charge.

The incident happened on Nov. 9 near Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive.

Toronto police say on that day they were informed that a male was in possession of a firearm in that vicinity.

While investigating that call, officers responded to reports of gunshots heard in that immediate area.

They said that a male was found nearby in relation to both investigations in possession of a loaded Glock 20 handgun.

Shafifullah Abddulrashid, 21, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order. He had a Nov. 10 court date.

On Jan. 31, Abddulrashid was further charged in relation to these investigations with discharge a prohibited firearm into a place. He was scheduled to appear in court that day.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.