Police work on the scene of a mbad casualty in Toronto on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press
A woman was killed and 13 People were injured after a shootout in a Toronto slum last Sunday that ended with the death of the alleged gunman, authorities said they were working to determine what motivated the violence.
Police Chief Mark Saunders called members of the public about the incident, including the video of what happened, saying investigators did not know what caused the incident the attack, but would consider all possibilities. "19659004" I look at every possible motive for that, "he said." When you have so many people affected by gunfire, it's a serious concern. "
The Chief of Police Toronto, Saunders, updated the media at the scene, 14 victims were shot with a handgun, 1 adult woman died, 1 girl in critical condition, the suspect died (not included in the total of 14 victims) The witnesses call 416-808-2222 Anonymous 1-800-222-8477 # GO1341286 ^ sm
A gunman with a handgun was coming down Danforth Avenue, pulling by the way, turning the tranquil scene into an atmosphere of chaos and horror
Chief Saunders said that no woman had been killed and one girl, aged eight or nine, had been seriously injured.
Many other victims were transported to trauma centers, but their conditions are not immediately known. Police escort civilians away from the scene of a shootout in the Greektown neighborhood in Toronto
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Saunders said at a press briefing that the shooter had traded shots fire with police and died on the scene. He could not immediately confirm if the shooter had been hit by police fire, but he said that no policeman had been injured.
John Tulloch said that he and his brother had just got out of their car in Danforth when he heard about 20 to 30 shots.
"We just ran in. An army of police, paramedics and other first responders quickly descended to the scene, while a crowd of locals , some of whom in pajamas, left their homes to take refuge.
A woman, who only gave her name as Mary, said that she was at Pantheon restaurant, on the avenue Danforth, when she saw a little girl on a stretcher placed in an ambulance.
Toronto Mayor John Tory joined Chief Saunders at the briefing at the University of Toronto. media intent
. "Tonight, a despicable act was committed on the Danforth of our city," he said. "On behalf of all Toronto residents, I am outraged that One has unleashed such a terrible attack on our city and the people who innocently enjoy a Sunday night. "
A Polici escorting a civilian far from the scene of a shooting in Toronto Sunday, July 22, 2018.
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Tory thanks the first responders who rushed to the scene and presents his prayers and condolences to victims on behalf of all Toronto residents.
made a statement saying that he had spoken to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who had conveyed his condolences on behalf of the province and offered him all the help he needed .
Tory said this incident did not give much time to heal
In April, a white pickup truck mounted on a sidewalk in a busy Toronto street and knocked down pedestrians.
Alek Minbadian, age 25, of Richmond Hill, Ontario (first degree murder counts and
Civilians are escorted to the scene of a mbad shooting in Toronto
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Just this weekend, 200 additional police officers were deployed in various areas of the city in response to a recent outbreak of gun violence in Toronto that the authorities have
I have spoken to @TorontoPolice Chief @marksaunderstps tonight at the scene and one m & # 39; badured that the police were investigating exactly what happened and why, I would ask people to draw no conclusions until we have more information from the police.
I have every confidence in our police's ability to determine what happened here. I am grateful to all the first responders who came as quickly as possible to help people as a result of this horrible incident
While our city will be always resilient in the face of such attacks, it does not mean that such a cowardly act committed against our residents is less painful – it is an attack on innocent families and our entire city
This is a tragedy and on behalf of all Toronto residents, we pray to all innocent people who have been attacked tonight, their families and their families. friends.
