U of T Scarborough mourns death of student killed near campus

The University of Toronto Scarborough community is mourning the death of Shivank Avasthi, a third-year student who was killed in a shooting in an area next to campus. Friends set up an on-campus memorial for Avasthi, while campus organizations shared tributes to him. “This is a time of great sorrow in our community and one of unimaginable loss for Shivank’s loved ones,” said UTSC Principal Linda Johnston. Police told CityNews reports that they have arrested one person in connection with the murder, and that the victim and the accused were not known to each other.