Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also reassured the public that a comprehensive investigation is in progress.
12 Injured in Scarborough Pub Shooting, Police Hunt for Suspects latest news: Late on Friday evening, a pub near Scarborough Town Centre was the scene of a shooting that left a minimum of 12 injured, leading to a frantic police manhunt for three suspects. On Saturday, Toronto police confirmed six of the wounded had gunshot wounds, but none are life-threatening.
The victims' ages range from their 20s to mid-50s. Officials called the scene "dynamic," with paramedics attending to injuries ranging from minor to critical.
The accident took place approximately 10:39 p.m. local time. Police first reported that one suspect in a black balaclava drove away in a silver car after leaving the scene. Later, it was discovered that two more suspects were involved.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also reassured the public that a comprehensive investigation is in progress. "All resources necessary to find and apprehend the perpetrators have been dispatched," she said.
Toronto Police also reaffirmed their commitment to public safety, saying that "all available resources are being employed in an effort to locate the perpetrators." While the search is stepped up, officials call on anyone who has information to provide it to aid in the investigation.
The pub, whose opening night it was, turned into a chaos as three masked intruders went in and opened fire randomly. Organized Crime Enforcement's Supt. Paul MacIntyre called the situation "horrifying" after watching video surveillance. "They just scanned the crowd and just started shooting," he explained. "It was horrible."
The pub room was littered with shattered glass and blood and still had glasses and food remaining on the tables. Customers bent for cover or scurried into the cellar to escape from the shooters. Despite the dire experience, the victims are expected to survive.
The reason behind the shooting is still uncertain, and police are pursuing all clues, including searching for a getaway car employed by the suspects. The residents are rattled by the open display of violence, and Mayor Chow spoke of her utmost concern about the scope of the shooting and the large number of injured persons.
As the probe progresses, Toronto Police are appealing for anyone who might have information that can assist them in apprehending the perpetrators to come forward.
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