3 people shot at an after-hours bar in Toronto
Posted December 7, 2024 9:24 am.
Last Updated December 7, 2024 1:07 pm.
Toronto police say at least three men were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning.
Officers were called to an after-hours bar in the area of Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West at approximately 5:19 a.m.
According to investigators, the suspect walked into the bar and got into an altercation with two employees. He then allegedly pulled out a gun and started firing at the two staff members.
Acting Inspector Phillip Sinclair told reporters on Saturday that the suspect also sustained a gunshot wound and was taken into custody.
He says it is too early to determine the motive behind the incident and can’t say for sure if the altercation was an attempted robbery or not.
Two firearms were recovered at the scene and the three men were transferred to a hospital for treatment. One of the individuals is said to be in critical condition.
Police say they observed “many” people leaving the bar at the time of the shooting and encourage any of those witnesses to come forward and speak with investigators.
No other details have been released.
