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‘Indiscriminate’ shooting leaves 12 wounded at Toronto pub: Police
By Drew Pittock (Evening Digital Producer)
- Police are calling a shooting at a Toronto pub Friday night “reckless” and “indiscriminate.” No arrests have been made.
- Around 10:40 p.m. Friday, three men entered the Piper Arms in east Toronto and opened fire, leaving 12 people wounded.
- The only lead police mentioned was a suspect wearing a black balaclava who was seen fleeing the scene in a silver car following the shooting.
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A “reckless” and “indiscriminate” shooting at a pub in Toronto left 12 people wounded Friday night, March 7, according to a superintendent with the Toronto Police Service. While six people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, the other six were injured by damaged glass. The exact condition of each victim remains unknown.
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Bias Summary
- At least 12 people were injured in a mass shooting at the Piper Arms pub in Scarborough, Toronto, on Friday night.
- Four victims' injuries were non-life-threatening, but the conditions of the others remain unknown.
- One of the suspects was described as wearing a black balaclava and fled the scene in a silver car.
- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow stated that all necessary resources have been deployed for the ongoing investigation.
- At least 12 people were injured in a shooting near Scarborough Town Centre on Friday evening, according to Toronto police.
- The shooting occurred at a pub near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive around 10:30 p.m., with injuries varying from minor to critical.
- A suspect, wearing a black balaclava and fleeing in a silver car, is still at large, police confirmed.
- A shooting at a pub in Toronto injured at least 12 people on Friday night, as reported by police.
- Four victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the conditions of the other eight remain unclear, according to police statements.
- Mayor Olivia Chow expressed that she is deeply troubled by the incident and confirmed that all necessary resources have been deployed by the police.
- The suspect, described as wearing a black balaclava, fled the scene in a silver vehicle and remains at large.
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Around 10:40 p.m. Friday, three men entered the Piper Arms in east Toronto and “opened fire indiscriminately on the people sitting inside,” Toronto Organized Crime Enforcement Superintendent Paul MacIntyre confirmed during a press conference at the scene.
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Investigators believe that one of the men was armed with an assault rifle, while the other two were armed with handguns. MacIntyre said that a motive has not yet been identified, calling the shooting “a brazen and reckless act of violence.”
No arrests have been made, though police said that a suspect wearing a black balaclava was seen fleeing the scene in a silver car.
“This is an early and ongoing investigation — police will provide further details,” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow wrote on social media. “My thoughts are with the victims and their families.”
On Saturday, Chow –– who said she was working late at city hall when news of the shooting broke –– held a morning press conference, telling reporters, “It is troubling because of the magnitude of the shootings and the number of people hurt.”
According to data from the Canadian government released in December 2024, violent crime involving guns has risen 81% since 2009.
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Bias Summary
- At least 12 people were injured in a mass shooting at the Piper Arms pub in Scarborough, Toronto, on Friday night.
- Four victims' injuries were non-life-threatening, but the conditions of the others remain unknown.
- One of the suspects was described as wearing a black balaclava and fled the scene in a silver car.
- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow stated that all necessary resources have been deployed for the ongoing investigation.
- At least 12 people were injured in a shooting near Scarborough Town Centre on Friday evening, according to Toronto police.
- The shooting occurred at a pub near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive around 10:30 p.m., with injuries varying from minor to critical.
- A suspect, wearing a black balaclava and fleeing in a silver car, is still at large, police confirmed.
- A shooting at a pub in Toronto injured at least 12 people on Friday night, as reported by police.
- Four victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the conditions of the other eight remain unclear, according to police statements.
- Mayor Olivia Chow expressed that she is deeply troubled by the incident and confirmed that all necessary resources have been deployed by the police.
- The suspect, described as wearing a black balaclava, fled the scene in a silver vehicle and remains at large.
Bias Comparison
Media outlets on the left
employ emotional language, emphasizing the alarming nature of the incident.
Media outlets on the right
highlight Mayor Olivia Chow’s emotional response, indicating a personal connection to the event.
Media outlets in the center
provide specific details about the location and police response.
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105 other sources covering this story
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Last Updated
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