Community Update: Piper Arms Pub Shooting and Project Dodger
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with concerns about community safety in the wake of recent violent incidents. It is crucial that we come together to support those affected and work towards a safer Scarborough.
Scarborough Pub Shooting Update
On March 7, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at Piper Arms Pub near Scarborough Town Centre. Three masked gunmen entered the establishment around 10:40 p.m., indiscriminately opening fire on patrons. Twelve individuals sustained injuries; seven were directly hit by gunfire, while others were injured by flying glass. Fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening. The assailants fled the scene in a silver vehicle and remain at large.
How You Can Help
Toronto Police are actively investigating this crime, and they need the community's support. If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.222tips.com. Tips that lead to arrests may be eligible for a cash reward.
Project Dodger: Addressing Organized Crime and Gun Violence
While the Scarborough shooting remains under investigation and there is no motive known, the police have been actively working to ensure community safety. A day after the Piper Arms shooting, two men were arrested in Pickering for allegedly plotting a targeted attack, with one having ties to the tow truck industry.
To combat organized crime and violence across Toronto, including the tow truck industry’s criminal elements, the Toronto Police Service launched Project Dodger in January 2025. This initiative aims to enhance public safety by deploying plainclothes and uniformed officers to monitor and prevent violent activity. The project focuses on illegal firearm possession, investigating violent disputes, and improving regulatory oversight to prevent further crimes in our communities.
How to Get Involved in Project Dodger and Community Safety Efforts
We all have a role in making our neighborhoods safer. Here’s how you can contribute:
Report suspicious activity
Attend community safety meetings
Support violence prevention initiatives
Community Safety and Cooperation
Gun violence has no place in our community. Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live, work, and gather with loved ones. As your City Councillor, I am fully committed to ensuring that Scarborough remains a safe and welcoming place for all.
Let’s work together to protect our neighborhoods and create a safer, stronger Scarborough. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please reach out to my office.
Sincerely,
Jamaal Myers
City Councillor, Scarborough North