York police shoot male who allegedly attacked female in Markham, Ont.

Ontario’s police watchdog says it is investigating a police-involved shooting in Markham, Ont.

York Region police say they shot a male who was allegedly attacking a female in Markham early Wednesday morning.

Police say they responded to a welfare check call on Buchanan Drive at around 4:40 a.m.

They allege that when officers arrived, they found a male who was “actively attacking” a female.

Police say they shot the male, and both people were taken to a trauma centre.

Police did not immediately provide further details but said they notified the Special Investigations Unit, which responds when police have been involved in a death or injury.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2025.

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