Mass shooting at Toronto pub leaves at least 12 injured, police hunt for gunman: Report
The mass shooting took place near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive at approximately 10:30 pm (local time), authorities say.
Toronto mass shooting: A mass shooting at a Toronto pub on Friday left at least 12 injured, according to Toronto Police. The local police are currently investigating the incident that occurred in Scarborough. According to authorities, the mass shooting took place near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive at approximately 10:30 pm (local time).
The Toronto Police responded to reports of the mass shooting in a post on X, giving details of the incident. In the post, the Police said the total number of victims is 12, with 4 having non-life-threatening injuries.
Police also said a suspect wearing a black balaclava was seen fleeing in a silver car and was still at large. People were being warned to stay away from the area.
In an update on X early Saturday, police said three men were suspected of the shooting and that all resources were being deployed to locate and arrest those responsible.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she had spoken to police Chief Myron Demkiw and was told “all necessary resources” had been deployed.
“This is an early and ongoing investigation - police will provide further details,” she wrote on social media. “My thoughts are with the victims and their families.