PUB BLOODBATH
Three masked gunmen armed with assault rifle & pistols storm Toronto pub injuring 12 in ‘indiscriminate’ hail of bullets
Footage showed the aftermath of the horror shoot
THREE masked gunmen wielding an assault rifle and pistols stormed a Toronto pub, injuring 12 in an "indiscriminate" hail of bullets.
Cops have described the "messy scene" inside the pub with "blood all over the floor".
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Cops said three masked male suspects, one armed with an assault rifle and the two others with handguns, burst into the Piper Arms just before 10:40pm.
Supt. Paul MacIntyre of Organized Crime Enforcement said: "They walked into the bar. They produced their guns, and they opened fire indiscriminately on the people sitting inside the bar."
"When you walk in, it’s kind of eerie. The drinks are still on the table. The food is still on the table. People’s purses, shoes are still in there.
"There’s a lot of damage to the walls. There’s glass walls that are shattered. There’s blood all over the floor."
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When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found 12 individuals in their 20s to mid-50s suffering from various injuries.
An unbelievable six victims sustained gunshot wounds, with others hit with flying broken glass, MaciIntyre added.
Officers had to painstakingly watch footage from inside the venue and said they were horrified by what they saw.
MacIntyre said footage showed terrified pub-goers desperately ducking for cover and falling to the floor as gunfire erupted.
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Some ran into the basement to hide from the gun-wielding thugs.
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The gunshot injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.
MacIntyre said: "I’m happy to report by the grace of God that there’s been no fatalities.
"Again, extremely lucky."
Cops currently don't have any information on the suspects, but as initial reports emerged of the shooting, they shared on social media that the gunmen may have fled in a silver car with one wearing a black balaclava.
Officials have set up a command post as evidence begins to get collected and detectives piece together what happened.
MacIntyre said: "The motive for this shooting right now remains unclear. We’re chasing down all leads.
"I can tell you this was a brazen and reckless act of violence that’s really shaken our community and the city itself."
The Piper Arms was seen with a huge "now open" sign outside and is understood to have been packed with guests.
MacIntyre mentioned that the investigation "will tell us whether or not this pub was targeted for a particular reason".
Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow said: "I am deeply troubled to hear reports of a shooting at a pub in Scarborough.
"I have spoken to [Toronto Police Chief Myron] Demkiw and he has assured me all necessary resources have been deployed.
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"This is an early and ongoing investigation - police will provide further details.
"My thoughts are with the victims and their families."
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