One person has died and several others have been injured after a mass shooting incident in Canada’s Toronto. According to local media, the shooting took place in Lawrence Heights neighbourhood of North York.
The Toronto Police has confirmed that at least five people were hospitalised with “non-life-threatening gunshot wounds”.
“Disturbed by news of the shootings in the Lawrence Heights area this evening. My office is in contact with Toronto Police, who are on scene now and investigating, and the local councillor Deputy Mayor Mike Colle,” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in a social media post.
Shooting:(UPDATE)
-1 male confirmed deceased
-5 people with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds transported to hospital
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“I want to thank the first responders – Toronto Police, Fire and Paramedic services for your work on a very busy and challenging scene. Toronto Police are working to provide an update soon,” she added.
Details to follow.