Gunfire Erupts During Toronto Pub’s Grand Opening, Leaving 12 Injured

Fri Jul 18 2025 07:24:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Gunfire Erupts During Toronto Pub’s Grand Opening, Leaving 12 Injured

A shocking incident occurred at Piper Arms pub in Toronto on Friday night, as gunmen opened fire, injuring multiple patrons during the venue's opening night.


In a chaotic scene at Piper Arms pub, three masked gunmen unleashed a barrage of gunfire on the crowd during its inaugural night in Toronto, injuring a total of 12 individuals. Six of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, while six others sustained injuries from shattered glass and panic. The suspects remain on the loose, with police expressing concern over public safety.


Late Friday night, the lively atmosphere at Piper Arms pub in Toronto's Scarborough district turned to chaos when three masked men armed with handguns and an assault rifle stormed into the establishment just after 10:40 p.m. Authorities report that the assailants opened fire indiscriminately, injuring a total of 12 patrons.

During a press briefing on Saturday, Police Superintendent Paul MacIntyre indicated that six individuals had been hospitalized with gunshot wounds, while another six suffered injuries related to the violent incident, including injuries from shards of broken glass. "By the grace of God," he noted, no fatalities were reported. The suspects managed to flee the scene in a vehicle, leaving investigators with little information about their whereabouts.

MacIntyre described the pub’s atmosphere before the attack as typical for an opening night, with guests mingling and enjoying food and drinks. However, within moments, the shooting transformed the scene into one of horror, as patrons scrambled for safety, seeking refuge in any available space, including a basement.

Officers arriving on the scene found an "eerie" display of chaos—abandoned belongings, shattered glass, and blood covering the floor. As the investigation unfolds, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and Superintendent MacIntyre expressed considerable concern about the potential danger posed to the public by the suspects.

Mayor Olivia Chow took to social media early Saturday to address the incident, expressing her deep concern and extending thoughts to the victims and their families. She highlighted the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the need for community support in addressing such acts of violence.

With the assailants still at large, residents and local officials are left grappling with the unsettling reality of gun violence permeating their community.

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