A man allegedly shot three of his relatives in Regent Park, killing two of them, in an incident that began at a home and spilled onto a busy downtown street Tuesday afternoon, Toronto police said.
Officers from the 51 Division responded to Dundas Street East, just east of Parliament Street, at around 1:30 p.m. for reports of the sound of gunshots.
"Shortly after officers attended the scene they located a suspect and engaged in a foot pursuit," Det. Sgt. Tiffany Castell said in a news conference at the scene Tuesday evening. She confirmed that the suspect was related to the three victims but would not specify their relationship as police were still notifying the next of kin.Castell said the incident began at a residence on Arnold Street.
Castell acknowledged that the shooting could have been much worse as it happened during the middle of the day and said the fact that no one else was hit "is a bit of a miracle." "My heart goes out to the families and community. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured officers," Chow said in a post on X. "I’ve spoken with the Chief to express gratitude for the officers’ swift action in apprehending the suspect."I’m deeply saddened to learn of the lives lost in Regent Park today. My heart goes out to the families and community. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured officers.
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