Shooting at Toronto Pub Leaves Twelve Injured, Suspect at Large

The incident marks a troubling event for the community, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

A shooting occurred at a Toronto pub on Friday night at 10:39 PM local time (03:39 GMT Saturday), injuring at least 12 individuals. The event took place close to the Scarborough city centre in the eastern part of Toronto. While authorities have revealed that four of the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the overall severity of the injuries for the remaining victims remains undisclosed.

The suspect, who was reported to have been wearing a black balaclava, fled the scene in a silver car, leaving investigators searching for leads. City Mayor Olivia Chow expressed her concern over the incident on social media platform X, stating, “I am deeply troubled to hear reports of a shooting at a pub in Scarborough.” She further noted that the police chief confirmed full resources are being allocated to the ongoing investigation.

Mayor Chow extended her thoughts to the victims and their families, indicating a communal response to an alarming situation. The Toronto police are expected to release further details as the investigation continues.