Canada Vaughan shooting: 5 dead in ‘horrendous’ crime
A gunman has opened fire at a block of flats in Toronto, Canada, killing at least five people.
Police responded to reports of the shooting at the building in Vaughan, (19 miles) north of Toronto, at 19:20 on Sunday. The cops shot the suspect dead there.
Another injured person has been taken to hospital. The individual is said to be in a serious condition.
Authorities are investigating the motive and believe there could be a possible connection between the gunman and the victims.
Jim MacSween, the York police chief, said the officers were met with a “horrendous scene” with numerous dead victims found in different flats of the building.
MacSween confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public, and York police said those evacuated could return to their homes.
Canada has fewer mass shootings than its neighbour the US, but in recent years has seen an increase in gun violence. This has prompted recent legislation to ban handguns.
In May 2020 Canada banned 1,500 types of military-grade or assault-style firearms after a gunman disguised as a policeman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia.
