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On Sunday night, another unfortunate incident of shooting took place when a gunman opened fire in central Toronto injuring atleast fifteen people including a child before being shot dead, police reported.
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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
The Toronto police flung into action after receiving a call at around 10:00 pm (0200 GMT Monday) in the city’s Greektown district.
#Canada: 9 people were shot in #Toronto ‘s Danforth and Logan Avenue, Shooter has died. Conditions of victims including a young girl is unknown: Toronto Police
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2018
“Conditions of victims not known yet. A young girl is one of the 9 victims,” the police department tweeted earlier in the day.
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
The police said the 14 victims did “not include the shooter who is dead.”
Global News reportedly quoted a Toronto police source as saying the suspect is believed to have opened fire at police before killing himself.
Local media was informed by witnesses that they heard about 20 shots and the sound of a weapon being reloaded several times.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tweeted out a message of solidary with the victims, saying: “My heart goes out to the victims and loved ones of the horrific act of gun violence in Toronto.
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
A spate of shootings have been reported in the capital of Canada surmounting to more than 200, this year with about two dozen being reportedly fatal.
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