Man charged with firearm offences following police pursuit in North York

Officers recovered one handgun during the pursuit, police say. (Toronto Police Service)

A man has been arrested and charged with numerous firearm offences, while a second suspect is wanted by police in connection with the investigation.

On Wednesday, police said officers were conducting an investigation in North York near the intersection of Driftwood Avenue and Finch Avenue West.

According to police, during the investigation, officers saw one of the suspects walking with another male. Police said the pair spotted officers in a marked police vehicle and began running.

Officers pursued the suspects on foot, and police allege one of the men threw a firearm during the chase, police said in a news release.

One suspect was arrested, while a second suspect remains wanted. Two officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result.

Shevontae Stewart-Wilson, 21, of Toronto was charged with 10 firearm related offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm; possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; carrying a concealed weapon; and two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Police did not provide a description of the second suspect, anyone with information is being asked to contact police.