Etobicoke Shooting: Woman Fatally Shot in Targeted Attack, Toronto Police Investigating Homicide

An Etobicoke neighborhood was left in shock after a woman was fatally shot in what Toronto police have described as a targeted attack.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, in the area of Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard. Upon arrival, police located an adult woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Toronto police have not publicly released the victim’s identity as investigators continue their work and next of kin notifications are completed.

According to investigators, an adult man was seen fleeing the area shortly after the shooting. Police believe the victim was specifically targeted and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the general public.

The Toronto Police Service’s Homicide Unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation. Detectives spent several hours canvassing the neighborhood, speaking with potential witnesses, and collecting surveillance footage that may help identify the suspect and determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.

A witness told reporters that he observed a man approach the woman and briefly speak with her before gunfire erupted. However, police have not officially confirmed this account as part of their investigation, and the information remains unverified.

As investigators processed the crime scene, Humberwood Boulevard was closed between Morning Star Drive and Rexdale Boulevard, causing traffic disruptions while forensic officers gathered evidence.

Authorities continue to appeal to the public for assistance. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or who may have dashcam, doorbell, or surveillance video from the area around the time of the incident is encouraged to contact the Toronto Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

The investigation into the fatal Etobicoke shooting remains ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as detectives continue their efforts to identify the suspect and establish the full circumstances surrounding the homicide.