Muhammad Amanullah
Date: September 26, 2026 The True Post (Web News) —A 72-year-old woman and a man in his 70s were killed in a shooting outside Providence Healthcare in Toronto’s Scarborough area earlier this week, with police identifying the woman as Karen Swatogor.
Toronto police were called to the area of St. Clair Avenue East and Warden Avenue shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, following reports of a shooting. Officers found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds outside the healthcare facility. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. (CityNews Toronto)
72-Year-Old Woman Identified
Police identified the female victim on Friday as Karen Swatogor, 72, of Toronto. The identity of the male victim has not yet been released.
According to police and reports from the scene, both victims were in their 70s and were believed to be married. However, investigators have not publicly confirmed further details about their relationship or the circumstances that led to the shooting. (CityNews Toronto)
Shooting Took Place Outside Healthcare Facility
The shooting occurred outside Providence Healthcare rather than inside the healthcare building.
Police said Swatogor was a patient at the facility at the time of the incident. Investigators have not released details about why she was outside the building when the shooting occurred or what happened immediately before the gunfire. (CityNews Toronto)
The homicide investigation was taken over by Toronto police detectives, with forensic officers examining the scene and collecting evidence.
Police Not Looking for Outstanding Suspect
Toronto police have said they are not looking for any outstanding suspect in connection with the shooting.
Police have also stated that there is no ongoing risk to public safety. Investigators have not disclosed a motive and have not publicly confirmed whether the incident was a murder-suicide or another type of shooting. (Yahoo News)
A firearm was reportedly located at the scene, while investigators continued examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths. (Homicide Canada)
Toronto’s 26th Homicide of 2026
Swatogor’s death marks Toronto’s 26th homicide of 2026, according to police information reported after the incident. (CityNews Toronto)
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events leading up to the deaths and the relationship between the two victims.
Further information may be released as the investigation progresses. The identity of the male victim is also expected to be released once police have completed notification of next of kin.
