A shooting in Toronto Sunday night has left 13 people injured and one victim dead.
According to tweets from Toronto Police, 14 victims were shot with a handgun near Danforth and Pape Avenues, in the city’s Greektown neighbourhood at around 10 p.m. ET.
The shooter also died in an exchange of gunfire, after killing one woman, critically injuring a young girl, and injuring 12 others.
Witnesses told CP24 that they heard anywhere between a dozen and 20 shots. One man told the TV station that he saw the shooter, who was dressed in black and wearing a hat.
Toronto Police are now asking witnesses to contact them with information.
Toronto Police Chief Saunders has updated media from scene. 14 victims were shot with a handgun. 1 female adult has died. 1 young girl in critical condition. Suspect is dead (not included in 14 victim total) Witnesses call 416-808-2222 Anonymous tips 1-800-222-8477 #GO1341286 ^sm
— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) 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
GRAPHIC VIDEO – Video posted to social media shows alleged shooter walking along the Toronto Danforth earlier tonight.15 people were shot including the gunman. 1 victim & the gunman are confirmed dead. #Toronto Video-@kimonen pic.twitter.com/hIfjNAorMf
— Andrew Collins (@ACollinsPhoto) 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
My heart breaks for our city of Toronto right now
totally devastated by the news out of the Danforth
our hearts are with all those impacted by the horrific shooting, along with all first responders after this tragic violence
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) July 23, 2018
More to come.
