We’re just seeing reports of a mass shooting in Toronto. A man opened fire downtown Sunday evening, injuring at least 9 people, including a young girl. Witnesses say they heard at least 20 shots fired. Authorities say the shooter is dead.
At Danforth Av Logan Av Toronto Police responded to a call at 10pm Sunday July 22/2018. 9 people shot. Shooter is dead. Further updates will follow on @TorontoPolice twitter #GO1341286 ^sm
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) July 23, 2018
The victims were taken to city hospitals, but the extent of their injuries was not immediately clear. Paramedics said the young victim was taken to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children.
Police, paramedics and firefighters converged on the scene in the area of Danforth and Logan avenues, in Toronto’s east end. The area has many restaurants, cafes and shops and is busy with diners and pedestrians on summer nights.
Multiple 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.
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
Police confirm fatalities, including gunman, in Toronto shooting. Follow our live blog here: https://t.co/bPmn4ivlZ5 pic.twitter.com/5Y1sPQY8LD
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) July 23, 2018
Law enforcement rush to scene of a mass shooting in Greektown, Toronto pic.twitter.com/VQnOK84Yxb – @WiredSources
— Shawn McKenzie 🇺🇸 (@SMcK17) July 23, 2018
BREAKING: Toronto police say nine people shot and shooter is dead in city's Greektown.
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 23, 2018
UPDATE: Shooter who opened fire, injuring nine people, is dead, authorities say. A young girl is among those wounded https://t.co/KXPYIFRGFt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 23, 2018
We’ll update you as we learn more.