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14 injured, gunman reported dead in shooting in Toronto, Canada

Authorities in Toronto have said nine people were injured when a shooter opened fire in the Greektown neighbourhood. A video shows the alleged assailant, who is reportedly now dead, opening fire

By NH Web Desk
Police and ambulances arrive at the site of the shooting in Greektown, Toronto
Police and ambulances arrive at the site of the shooting in Greektown, Toronto

Toronto police have said 14 people, including a young girl, were shot at 9 pm local time on Sunday when a gunman opened fire in the area of Danforth Avenue and Logan Avenue in the Canadian city's Greektown neighbourhood. Toronto Police Chief Saunders was quoted as saying 14 people were injured, one victim died from her injuries and the suspected shooter is dead.

In a video posted on Twitter, the alleged shooter can be seen walking down a pavement and then opening fire.

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News outlets broadcast footage late on Sunday of ambulances arriving to Greektown.

Police and paramedics are appealing to people who may have witnessed the shooting to come forward with information.

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