Toronto police say that an "aggressive" coyote was shot and killed in the wooded area near Cherry Beach Tuesday evening.

Staff Sgt. John Spanton said the animal was acting strangely and had to be put down by police.

The animal did not attack a police officer, Spanton said.

Police were investigating after the discovery of human remains in the area Tuesday morning.

A coyote was spotted in the area earlier in the day.