Toronto, ON – Toronto Police are actively searching for three suspects involved in a shooting outside a pub in the Scarborough district that left 12 people injured. The incident occurred late Friday night, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting a large-scale police response.
The shooting took place outside a pub in Scarborough, east of downtown Toronto. Upon arrival, officers found 12 individuals with varying degrees of injuries. Six of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, while the others suffered injuries from the ensuing chaos. The victims' ages range from 20 to 50 years old.
Initially, police were searching for a single suspect described as wearing a black balaclava and fleeing the scene in a silver vehicle. However, further investigation has led authorities to believe that three individuals were involved in the incident. The suspects remain at large, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
"We are deploying all available resources to locate and apprehend those responsible for this senseless act of violence," said a spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service. "Our priority is to ensure the safety of our community and bring those responsible to justice."
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed her concern and assured residents that the city is taking the incident seriously. "I am deeply concerned about the shooting in Scarborough," Mayor Chow stated. "I have been in close contact with the police chief, and I am confident that they are doing everything possible to apprehend the suspects and ensure the safety of our city."
The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in identifying and locating the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Toronto Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
This incident has raised concerns about gun violence in the city, and community leaders are calling for increased measures to address the issue. The focus remains on apprehending the suspects and providing support to the victims and their families.
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