Toronto police arrested three boys, aged 12, 12 and 14, on Thursday after a police officer was seriously injured during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The incident unfolded on June 17, 2026, when officers began a chase after the vehicle was reported stolen. During the pursuit, one officer sustained injuries that required medical attention, and a second officer discharged his firearm. Both officers were on the scene when the gun was fired, and the discharge was reported to dispatch.
The three youths were taken into custody after the chase ended. Police charged each of the boys in connection with the events that led to the officer’s injury and the firearm discharge. The charges relate to their involvement in the stolen‑car incident that prompted the police response. The Toronto Police Service confirmed that the arrests were made shortly after the officer was wounded and the gun was fired, and that the youths are now in the care of the youth justice system pending further legal action.
Authorities emphasized that the pursuit involved a stolen vehicle and that the officer’s injuries occurred as a direct result of the chase. The discharge of the firearm by the second officer was also linked to the same incident. The Toronto Police Service has not released additional details about the condition of the injured officer or the specific nature of the charges, but confirmed that the situation remains under investigation. The case highlights the challenges faced by police when responding to vehicle thefts that rapidly evolve into dangerous pursuits.