Toronto home resident who opened fire during attempted car theft charged: police
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TORONTO – Toronto police say they charged a resident of a home who allegedly opened fire as suspects attempted to steal a vehicle from the driveway.
Police say they responded to an attempted car theft early Wednesday morning in a residential neighbourhood in Toronto’s east end.
Police say the resident of the Scarborough home fired a gun during the incident.
They say the 37-year-old has been charged with recklessly discharging a firearm.
While no injuries were reported, police say a nearby home was damaged by the gunfire.
Police say the suspects fled before officers arrived.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2026.