Shooting in Canada leaves a dozen wounded, police say

A shooting Friday at a pub in Toronto, Canada, left a dozen people wounded, as police continue to search for the suspect.

Toronto Police were called to the scene of the shooting around 10:40 p.m. in the vicinity of Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive in the eastern part of Toronto. The incident took place close to Scarborough Town Centre.

There were reports of gunfire and an active shooting inside a Scarborough pub, Toronto Fire Services said, according to CBC.

Toronto Police car

Toronto Police responded at about 10:40 p.m. to the shooting in the area of Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive in eastern Toronto. (Getty Images)

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said on X she “is deeply troubled to hear reports of a shooting at a pub in Scarborough.”

The mayor said she spoke to Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and he assured her “all necessary resources have been deployed.”

Toronto cop car

Police said the suspect was wearing a black balaclava mask and was seen driving away in a silver car. (Getty Images)

“This is an early and ongoing investigation – police will provide further details. My thoughts are with the victims and their families,” Chow said.

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