Authorities confirm that 12 people were injured in a mass shooting at a Toronto pub as gunmen opened fire indiscriminately. With the suspects still at large, community fears heighten while local officials react to the shocking event.
Fear Grips Toronto After Mass Shooting at Local Pub
Fear Grips Toronto After Mass Shooting at Local Pub
A recent shooting incident at a Toronto pub has left 12 individuals injured as police search for three suspects who fled the scene.
In a shocking act of violence, twelve individuals were injured during a shooting at a pub in Toronto late Friday night. Toronto police reported that the incident occurred around 10:39 PM local time (03:39 GMT Saturday) near the Scarborough city centre. Six people sustained bullet wounds, while others were injured by broken glass and debris in the chaotic aftermath of the shooting, although officials stated that none of the injuries were life-threatening.
Three men actively engaged in the shooting, reportedly entering the pub armed with an assault rifle and handguns, and opened fire indiscriminately. Police Superintendent Paul MacIntyre noted that the motive for the attack is still under investigation, emphasizing that they are pursuing all potential leads. "This was a brazen and reckless act of violence that's really shaken our community and the city itself," MacIntyre remarked.
Witnesses described a horrific scene, with shattered glass and blood throughout the establishment, including in the basement where some patrons sought shelter until authorities arrived. Surveillance footage captured the moment the suspects fled the scene in a silver vehicle. Mayor Olivia Chow expressed deep concern over the gravity of the shooting, describing it as “deeply troubling” due to the high number of injuries involved.
Premier Doug Ford of Ontario joined calls for justice, condemning the shooting and extending support to the Toronto Police Service as they diligently work to locate the suspects. Comparatively, the number of injuries resulting from this incident far surpasses previous shooting events in the area, which reported eight injuries and two fatalities from gun violence last year.
Despite the intense violence seen in this latest incident, Canada maintains a lower firearm homicide rate than the United States. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Canada reported 0.6 homicides per 100,000 people in 2021, compared to 4.5 per 100,000 in the U.S. With the police investigation ongoing, the Toronto community is left reeling from the shock of this brazen act of violence, eagerly awaiting updates and justice.
