Man arrested after threats on TTC subway near warden station

Toronto Police Service have arrested a man following a reported weapons threat on a subway train near Warden Station.

Police say they received a “Person with a Gun” call around 11:17 p.m. on April 13, 2026, in the area of Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East.

According to investigators, the suspect was on a Toronto Transit Commission subway train travelling westbound from Kennedy Station when he allegedly threatened passengers, claiming he had a firearm and would shoot everyone on board.

Passengers alerted the subway operator, who then contacted police.

Officers stopped the train at Warden Station and took the suspect into custody. Police confirmed that no firearm was found and no injuries were reported.

The accused, Ryan Samaroo, 41, of Toronto, has been charged with common nuisance.

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on April 14, 2026.

Police are asking witnesses or anyone with video footage of the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 416-808-4104 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

The investigation is ongoing.