Toronto — 5 individuals have been shot and killed in a condominium unit in a Toronto suburb and the gunman was killed by police, authorities mentioned late Sunday.
Chief James MacSween of York regional police mentioned one among his officers shot and killed the suspect on the condominium in Vaughan, Ontario.
"Horrendous scene," MacSween mentioned. "Six deceased. Considered one of them is the topic. The opposite 5 are victims."
He mentioned a seventh particular person shot by the suspect was within the hospital and was anticipated to outlive.
MacSheen mentioned he did not have particulars on whether or not the shooter was a resident of the constructing.
Ontario's Particular Investigations Unit, which will get concerned when there's a demise or severe harm involving police, is investigating.
Police did not determine the suspect or title the deceased.
Police evacuated the constructing however MacSween mentioned there isn't any additional menace to the neighborhood. He mentioned they hoped to have residents again of their models inside hours.
Mass shootings are uncommon in Canada and Toronto has lengthy prided itself as being one of many most secure huge cities on this planet.
Canadians are nervous about something which may point out they're shifting nearer to U.S. experiences with gun violence.