One of the biggest championship victory celebrations in recent memory has been marred by a reported shooting.
Toronto Police confirms that two people have been shot at Nathan Phillip’s Square during that city’s parade and civic party for the NBA Champion Toronto Raptors.
Details released by Toronto Police:
SHOOTING:
Nathan Phillip’s Square
-Bay St and Albert St
-Police have located 2 victims
-Injuries serious but not life threatening
-2 people in custody
-2 firearms recovered
-Investigating
^dh
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 17, 2019
SHOOTING:
Nathan Phillip’s Square
-Reports of woman shot
-People running from area
-Police/EMS are on scene
-Unknown what the injuries are#GO112676
^dh
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 17, 2019
From the Toronto Star’s Jennifer Pagiliaro:
I’m on the roof of city hall and something is happening. People are running including what looks to be cops and security pic.twitter.com/FEbhw88OqI
— Jennifer Pagliaro (@jpags) June 17, 2019
From Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur:
Gunshots fired at the parade at the back south east corner of Nathan Phillips Square. One witness said four shots. Crowd ran. There is a victim down being given medical attention, surrounded by a crowd, and police are clearing people from the area. Speeches are still going on.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) June 17, 2019
Crowd on east side running again. Cops said get down. Oh no.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) June 17, 2019
More running a block east, and then out of the building across from old city hall on Bay. Sirens coming.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) June 17, 2019