During its opening night, Toronto's Piper Arms pub became the scene of a shooting, injuring twelve individuals, including six with gunshot wounds. The shooters remain on the loose, raising alarms about public safety in the community.
Gunfire Erupts at Toronto Pub Opening Night: 12 Injured
Gunfire Erupts at Toronto Pub Opening Night: 12 Injured
A chaotic shooting at Piper Arms in Toronto's Scarborough district leaves twelve patrons injured, prompting police concerns over public safety.
In a shocking incident late Friday night, twelve people were injured during the grand opening of the Piper Arms pub in Toronto when three masked assailants armed with handguns and an assault rifle entered and began firing indiscriminately. Police reported six individuals suffered gunshot wounds, while the other six were injured by shrapnel or flying debris. Remarkably, no fatalities have been reported.
Toronto police superintendent Paul MacIntyre described the scene as chaotic, stating that patrons were socializing in a relaxed environment before the violence erupted at approximately 10:40 p.m. Videos reviewed by authorities showed the gunmen entering and opening fire on the crowd, prompting widespread panic as customers ducked for cover, with some fleeing to the basement.
Emergency responders arrived to find a harrowing scene: individuals lying on the floor, abandoned belongings scattered throughout the pub, and the floor smeared with blood. MacIntyre expressed concern for the public's safety, emphasizing the brazen nature of the attack.
As of now, the suspects remain at large, and their motives are unclear. This incident has left the community shaken, with Toronto's mayor, Olivia Chow, expressing her distress over the shooting and offering condolences to the victims and their families. The city remains on high alert as police continue to investigate the motives behind this violent act.
