Toronto Police Canine Unit SUV Sideswiped En Route To Shooting Scene

The police SUV ended up on top of a van at the intersection of Lynvalley Crescent after it was allegedly sideswiped by a Land Rover.

Fortunately, no one was hurt, though there are reports the two dogs in the vehicle had to be taken for treatment.

"They got the one German Shepherd out the side ... the last dog was about five minutes," said witness Sean White. "He didn't look well ... he looked a little floppy."

Witnesses say the Rover had a green light, but likely didn't hear or see the police vehicle coming. The two collided in the intersection, sending the police SUV bouncing, eventually coming to rest on top of a minivan.

The vehicle was on route to Chester le Boulevard near Victoria Park and Finch after police reports of two men firing shots into a group of people with the intended victims then fleeing inside a residence.

"About quarter after six we received an emergency 911 call that one of the residents heard six-to-eight shots being fired," said Toronto Police Sgt. Andrew Ecklund. "We had our Emergency Task Force attend."

One man showed up at North York General Hospital a short time later suffering from a gunshot wound, though police can't say for sure if he was shot on Chester le.

That victim is complicating the situation by reportedly deciding not to cooperate with police.

The search for suspects continues. Call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS if you can help.