Multiple people shot in Toronto
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welcome to Toronto. of you're a scumbag, lack ambition, have many children or want to live on welfare I encourage you to come to Canada.
the government will take care of you. if you're lucky our PM may greet you at the airport and give every new poor immigrants a Canada Goose jacket valued at $800 each
the government will take care of you. if you're lucky our PM may greet you at the airport and give every new poor immigrants a Canada Goose jacket valued at $800 each
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Nine shot in downtown Toronto, gunman dead: police
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A gunman opened fire in central Toronto on Sunday night, injuring nine people including a child before being shot dead, police reported.
Toronto Police said they had responded to a call at around 10:00 pm (0200 GMT Monday) in the city's Greektown district.
“Conditions of victims not known yet. A young girl is one of the 9 victims,” the police department tweeted.
The police said the nine victims did “not include the shooter who is dead.”
Global News quoted a Toronto police source as saying the suspect is believed to have opened fire at police before killing himself.
Toronto police spokesman Mark Pugash said it was too early to say whether the shooting was terrorism.
The shooter was caught on camera prior to opening fire.
Witnesses described to local media hearing about 20 shots and the sound of a weapon being reloaded several times.
Jody Steinhauer, an eyewitness of the shooting, told CBC News that she was at a restaurant in the area when she heard what sounded like 10 to 15 blasts of firecrackers.
"We started to hear people scream out front," she said.
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.
“Thank you to all the first responders for acting quickly to help everyone affected.”
The incident comes with Canada's largest metropolis concerned over a spate of shootings, more than 200, this year. About two dozen have been fatal.
Canada traditionally has relatively low levels of gun violence, particularly compared with its neighbor the United States.
This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.
For more live updates, follow Dawn.com's official news Instagram account @dawn.today
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It does seem to be a terror attack.
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A gunman opened fire in central Toronto on Sunday night, injuring nine people including a child before being shot dead, police reported.
Toronto Police said they had responded to a call at around 10:00 pm (0200 GMT Monday) in the city's Greektown district.
“Conditions of victims not known yet. A young girl is one of the 9 victims,” the police department tweeted.
The police said the nine victims did “not include the shooter who is dead.”
Global News quoted a Toronto police source as saying the suspect is believed to have opened fire at police before killing himself.
Toronto police spokesman Mark Pugash said it was too early to say whether the shooting was terrorism.
The shooter was caught on camera prior to opening fire.
Witnesses described to local media hearing about 20 shots and the sound of a weapon being reloaded several times.
Jody Steinhauer, an eyewitness of the shooting, told CBC News that she was at a restaurant in the area when she heard what sounded like 10 to 15 blasts of firecrackers.
"We started to hear people scream out front," she said.
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.
“Thank you to all the first responders for acting quickly to help everyone affected.”
The incident comes with Canada's largest metropolis concerned over a spate of shootings, more than 200, this year. About two dozen have been fatal.
Canada traditionally has relatively low levels of gun violence, particularly compared with its neighbor the United States.
This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.
For more live updates, follow Dawn.com's official news Instagram account @dawn.today
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It does seem to be a terror attack.
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Video of gunman shooting shown:-
https://www.dawn.com/news/1421951/nine-shot-in-downtown-toronto-gunman-dead-police
https://www.dawn.com/news/1421951/nine-shot-in-downtown-toronto-gunman-dead-police
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Cut high skilled visa but let in 50,000 refugees/year.
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By Sheena Jones, Madison Park and Holly Yan, CNN
Updated 1922 GMT (0322 HKT) July 23, 2018
"There was a lot of commotion in the street," he said. "I saw somebody come just down the sidewalk and shoot into Demetres restaurant."
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Van Eek described the suspect as a white male in his 30s, wearing black clothing.
Another witness told CNN partner CTV he heard about 20 shots and the sound of a weapon being reloaded repeatedly.
"And then I saw the carnage as I ran down the street here to kind of follow the gunfire," the man told CTV. "I saw at least four people shot."
Witness Jody Steinhauer was dining with her family at a Greek restaurant called Christina's when she heard what she thought was the sound of firecrackers. Then she was told to run to the back of the restaurant.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
"We started to hear people scream out front," Steinhauer told CBC.
The crime scene stretched over a distance, the police chief said.
Witnesses were taken by buses to multiple offices to speak with investigators. Police asked witnesses or anyone with information to contact authorities.
City grapples with gun violence
Mayor John Tory said he was "outraged that someone has unleashed such a terrible attack on our city and people innocently enjoying a Sunday evening."
"We have a gun problem in that guns are readily available to too many people," Tory said. "The police are doing their best, but they're operating under extraordinarily difficult circumstances to deal with these guns. And we'll see what they conclude from this case, but it's evidence of a gun problem, clearly."
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On Friday, the city rolled out a program to put 200 more officers on the streets of at-risk neighborhoods between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. to combat gang violence,according to CTV. It was not immediately clear whether Greektown was included in that program.
Earlier this month, CTV reported that by July 8, there had been more than 200 shootings in Toronto and 26 fatalities. It said that during the same time period last year, there were 188 shootings resulting in 17 deaths.
It said the extra staffing was intended to last for eight weeks, after which police would "reevaluate their needs."
In total, CAN $15 million ($11.4 million USD) had been set aside for efforts at curbing gun violence in Toronto, with some money going to community programs aimed at stopping young people from joining gangs, CTV quoted Tory as saying.
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Some expressed shock that Greektown was the site of the shooting rampage.
"It's the street where families come. They were all out tonight walking, having their dinner ... it's just unbelievable in this neighborhood," one witness said.
Police: Multiple people shot outside restaurant 00:43
The Greektown Business Improvement Association says the area -- also known informally as "The Danforth" for its Danforth Avenue location -- is North America's largest Greek neighborhood.
Its website says visitors will "experience a neighborhood alive with interesting restaurants, boutiques, shops, markets, cafes, and a host of wonderful experiences."
According to the 2016 Census, Greek was the second most commonly spoken language at home -- behind English -- in the Toronto-Danforth city ward that contains Greektown. Six percent of the ward's immigrant population is Greek-born.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his condolences to all those affected by the catastrophe in Greektown.
"My thoughts are with everyone affected by the terrible tragedy on the Danforth last night in Toronto, and may the injured make a full recovery," Trudeau tweeted.
"The people of Toronto are strong, resilient and brave - and we'll be there to support you through this difficult time."
Updated 1922 GMT (0322 HKT) July 23, 2018
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"There was a lot of commotion in the street," he said. "I saw somebody come just down the sidewalk and shoot into Demetres restaurant."
Shooting location
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Van Eek described the suspect as a white male in his 30s, wearing black clothing.
Another witness told CNN partner CTV he heard about 20 shots and the sound of a weapon being reloaded repeatedly.
"And then I saw the carnage as I ran down the street here to kind of follow the gunfire," the man told CTV. "I saw at least four people shot."
Witness Jody Steinhauer was dining with her family at a Greek restaurant called Christina's when she heard what she thought was the sound of firecrackers. Then she was told to run to the back of the restaurant.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
"We started to hear people scream out front," Steinhauer told CBC.
The crime scene stretched over a distance, the police chief said.
Witnesses were taken by buses to multiple offices to speak with investigators. Police asked witnesses or anyone with information to contact authorities.
City grapples with gun violence
Mayor John Tory said he was "outraged that someone has unleashed such a terrible attack on our city and people innocently enjoying a Sunday evening."
"We have a gun problem in that guns are readily available to too many people," Tory said. "The police are doing their best, but they're operating under extraordinarily difficult circumstances to deal with these guns. And we'll see what they conclude from this case, but it's evidence of a gun problem, clearly."
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Gun laws in Canada01:09
On Friday, the city rolled out a program to put 200 more officers on the streets of at-risk neighborhoods between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. to combat gang violence,according to CTV. It was not immediately clear whether Greektown was included in that program.
Earlier this month, CTV reported that by July 8, there had been more than 200 shootings in Toronto and 26 fatalities. It said that during the same time period last year, there were 188 shootings resulting in 17 deaths.
It said the extra staffing was intended to last for eight weeks, after which police would "reevaluate their needs."
In total, CAN $15 million ($11.4 million USD) had been set aside for efforts at curbing gun violence in Toronto, with some money going to community programs aimed at stopping young people from joining gangs, CTV quoted Tory as saying.
Neighborhood known for its Greek population[/paste:font]
Some expressed shock that Greektown was the site of the shooting rampage.
"It's the street where families come. They were all out tonight walking, having their dinner ... it's just unbelievable in this neighborhood," one witness said.
Police: Multiple people shot outside restaurant 00:43
The Greektown Business Improvement Association says the area -- also known informally as "The Danforth" for its Danforth Avenue location -- is North America's largest Greek neighborhood.
Its website says visitors will "experience a neighborhood alive with interesting restaurants, boutiques, shops, markets, cafes, and a host of wonderful experiences."
According to the 2016 Census, Greek was the second most commonly spoken language at home -- behind English -- in the Toronto-Danforth city ward that contains Greektown. Six percent of the ward's immigrant population is Greek-born.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his condolences to all those affected by the catastrophe in Greektown.
"My thoughts are with everyone affected by the terrible tragedy on the Danforth last night in Toronto, and may the injured make a full recovery," Trudeau tweeted.
"The people of Toronto are strong, resilient and brave - and we'll be there to support you through this difficult time."
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The only person that can stop a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun.
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Too bad the guy was shot dead (or he offed himself, not clear). He needed life sentence with no protection in a hardened prison...so he gets to experience some lessons firsthand on why its bad to be a filthy coward.
But I guess shot dead is 2nd best outcome, may he rot in hell.
But I guess shot dead is 2nd best outcome, may he rot in hell.
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