Man arrested after apparent road rage led to shooting in Scarborough

Toronto police arrested a man after an apparent road rage incident that led to a shooting in Scarborough and the suspect was pursued by officers on the 401 freeway.

Police said they found a man who was shot at Bellamy Road North and Ellesmere Road around 1 p.m. Wednesday, after a reported altercation between two drivers.

His injuries are not life threatening.

Police say the suspect fled the scene on Highway 401, with officers not far behind. The suspect vehicle was spotted on the freeway near Keele Street in North York.

Police say the suspect pulled over and fled on foot, crossing the eastbound lanes of the highway leading to Keele. Officers arrested him on Keele.

UPDATE: WB 401 police investigation at Keele express – two left lanes remain closed. Related road closure in the town of Bellamy north of Ellesmere. Listen to the latest news live: https://t.co/BRKQAnBlf1 pic.twitter.com/N6R35WkqnE

— CityNews Toronto Traffic & Weather (@citynews680) September 28, 2022

UPDATE on the shooting investigation

Scene 1: Bellamy Rd N/Ellesmere Rd
– Bellamy closed Ellesmere to progress

Scene 2: 401/Keele Street
– 2 open lanes with 401 Express
– 2 lanes blocked – significant visual distraction

Scene 3: Keele St south of the 401@TPSK9 search area#GO1888732
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 28, 2022

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