Gunman kills 2, injures 12 in Toronto shooting

A gunman opened fire on a busy street in Toronto on Sunday night, killing two people and injuring a dozen others.

Police said the suspected shooter also died, but it’s not clear whether he was killed by police or if he shot himself.

Police initially said one woman was killed in the shooting spree and 12 people were injured, including a young girl who was in critical condition.

Toronto Police Homicide are lead investigators in Danforth Av shooting.14 victims shot. 1 female died. Young girl is critical. Witnesses call police directly during night Sunday-Monday at 416-808-5504. Daytime Homicide 416-808-7400. Anonymous tips 1-800-222-8477 #GO1341286

— Homicide Squad (@TPSHomicide) July 23, 2018

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They later said a second victim had been pronounced dead, but did not give any identifying information.

Danforth shooting #GO1341286,
– at this time, we have two victims who have been pronounced ^js

— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) July 23, 2018

According to the Globe and Mail, the shooting spree began about 10 p.m. on Toronto’s busy Danforth Avenue when a man started firing at pedestrians before shooting into crowded restaurants. 

A short, graphic video posted on Twitter shows a man walking up to a building, pointing a handgun inside and firing.

GRAPHIC VIDEO – Video posted to social media shows alleged shooter walking along the Toronto Danforth earlier tonight.15 people were shot including the gunman. 1 victim & the gunman are confirmed dead. #Toronto Video-@kimonen pic.twitter.com/hIfjNAorMf

— Andrew Collins (@ACollinsPhoto) July 23, 2018