4 injured in shooting during Toronto Raptors celebrations
Ottawa, June 18 (HS): A rally was held in Toronto on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the victory of the Toronto Raptors basketball team. During the shootout, four people were injured.
According to the report, the crash took place at Bay and Albert Street near Nathan Phillip Square, where a large number of people had gathered to celebrate the victory of the Toronto Raptors in NBA.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders told that three people have been arrested in two separate incidents related to the incident. Responding to the incident, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trado tweeted, “I hope people injured in firing will be cured soon.” In addition, thanking the Toronto Police for coming to the forefront as soon as possible.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter, “I hope all those injured in today’s shooting have a speedy recovery and I’d like to thank the Toronto Police for acting so quickly. We won’t let this act of violence take away from the spirit of today’s parade.”
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said, Four people suffered non-life threatening injuries in a shooting near the rally in Nathan Phillips Square, Three people were arrested in two separate incidents connected to the shooting.
