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Multiple People Shoot Outside Toronto Restaurant; Suspect Confirmed Dead

Darpan News Desk , 22 Jul, 2018 09:36 PM

Nine people, including a young girl, were shot outside a restaurant in Danforth and Logan Aves in Toronto, Canada. The shooter, Toronto Police confirmed, is dead. Police spokesman Mark Pugash said it’s too early to say whether the shooting is linked to terrorism.

The victims have been transported to various hospitals, American news network CNN reported. The condition of the victims is not immediately known. Toronto Star, quoting eyewitnesses, described a man dressed in black firing somewhere between 15 and 20 shots.

BREAKING: Multiple people shot on Danforth Av in Greektown. Victims are spread across many blocks. pic.twitter.com/PvobE1so81
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) July 23, 2018

Entry and exit points to the area have been cordoned off as emergency crews respond to the situation. The police has appealed to witnesses in the area to come forward and assist in investigations.

Ontario premier Doug Ford said his heart goes out to the victims of the “horrific act of gun violence”.

“My heart goes out to the victims and loved ones of the horrific act of gun violence in Toronto. Thank you to all the first responders for acting quickly to help everyone affected,” he tweeted.

This is a developing story. More details are awaited.

Chief Mark Saunders and @JohnTory providing an update on #Danforth shooting. One victim dead so far, 14 others wounded. The shooter is also dead. Witnesses say the man was “walking and shooting” along Danforth Av. pic.twitter.com/IxVlL2LxUZ
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) July 23, 2018

9 victims shot. Conditions of victims not known yet A young girl is one of the 9 victims. 9 victims does not include the shooter who is dead #GO1341286 ^sm
— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) July 23, 2018

PHOTOS: Numerous people shot along Danforth Av in #Toronto's Greektown. Reports of at least 10 victims including children. Patients are spread across several blocks in the area. Mass casualty response from @TorontoMedics @Toronto_Fire. pic.twitter.com/UK8lUHUP5l
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) July 23, 2018

My evening was nice until I heard shooting right out of my place on the danforth. So scary!! The gun violence in Toronto is crazy. pic.twitter.com/eNHLlUlp6r
— n💫 (@nsxoxoii) July 23, 2018

My heart goes out to the victims and loved ones of the horrific act of gun violence in Toronto. Thank you to all the first responders for acting quickly to help everyone affected.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 23, 2018

#Toronto #TorontoShooting #Danforth #danforthshooting #topoli https://t.co/VK5MSPBZza
— 🇨🇦 Big Will 🇩🇪 (@WillontheRadio) July 23, 2018

Toronto, Canada Mass Shooting
*14 victims shot
*Suspect shooter: dead
*Weapon used: handgun
*1 female adult has died
*1 young girl in critical condition@TorontoPolice have given these numbers:
*Witnesses call 416-808-2222 *Anonymous tips 1-800-222-8477
pic.twitter.com/XLHm9AfeaJ
— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) July 23, 2018

Toronto police Chief Mark Saunders says 1 person is dead in Greektown shooting. 13 others injured, including 1 in critical condition.
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) July 23, 2018

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