Gunman dead after killing one woman and injuring 13 others in Canada
A woman has been killed after a gunman opened fire in the Canadian city of Toronto, with reports saying victims were scattered on the ground for “many blocks”.
Police responded to gunfire around 10pm local time in Toronto’s busy restaurant district, Greektown, with witnesses repoint hearing up to 25 gunshots.
13 people, including a young girl in a critical condition, have been taken to hospital.
The alleged shooter also died during the incident.
BREAKING: Multiple people shot on Danforth Av in Greektown. Victims are spread across many blocks. pic.twitter.com/PvobE1so81
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) July 23, 2018
PHOTOS: Numerous people shot along Danforth Av in #Toronto‘s Greektown. Reports of at least 10 victims including children. Patients are spread across several blocks in the area. Mass casualty response from @TorontoMedics @Toronto_Fire. pic.twitter.com/UK8lUHUP5l
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) July 23, 2018
One witness says they heard people screaming along with 10 to 15 firecracker blasts.
More to come.