Ten people were killed and at least fifteen others wounded when a rental van was driven onto the sidewalk of a busy street in Toronto yesterday afternoon. Toronto’s police chief, Mark Saunders, said the incident definitely looked deliberate, although the nation’s Public Safety Minister, Ralph Goodale said the horrendous attack does not appear to be connected in any way to national security.
After the van came to a stop, a Toronto police officer confronted the driver, who appeared to be holding a gun. The officer was praised for determining the man did not have weapon and arresting the 25-year-old without further incident. Police Chief Saunders said, The officer on Monday did a fantastic job with respect to utilizing his ability of understanding the circumstance and environment and having a peaceful resolution at the end of the day.
The suspect's name has appeared in various news sources but has not been officially released by police. Authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the attack and are encouraging people to avoid unwarranted speculation.
As news of the tragedy spread, reactions began pouring in. Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, issued a statement Monday evening.
I invite the Catholic community across the Archdiocese of Toronto to join me in offering our prayers for all those who were killed and injured in the violent incident earlier today. I will be asking all 225 Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto to offer special prayer intentions this week for all those who have suffered. Let us all unite in our efforts to bring comfort and care to those who are hurting today.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also responded to the attack, thanking first responders who managed this extremely difficult situation with courage and professionalism. He said the government is monitoring this situation closely and will continue working with our law enforcement partners around the country to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.
After the van came to a stop, a Toronto police officer confronted the driver, who appeared to be holding a gun. The officer was praised for determining the man did not have weapon and arresting the 25-year-old without further incident. Police Chief Saunders said, The officer on Monday did a fantastic job with respect to utilizing his ability of understanding the circumstance and environment and having a peaceful resolution at the end of the day.
The suspect's name has appeared in various news sources but has not been officially released by police. Authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the attack and are encouraging people to avoid unwarranted speculation.
As news of the tragedy spread, reactions began pouring in. Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, issued a statement Monday evening.
Statement of His Eminence, Thomas Collins
Cardinal Archbishop of Toronto
I invite the Catholic community across the Archdiocese of Toronto to join me in offering our prayers for all those who were killed and injured in the violent incident earlier today. I will be asking all 225 Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto to offer special prayer intentions this week for all those who have suffered. Let us all unite in our efforts to bring comfort and care to those who are hurting today.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also responded to the attack, thanking first responders who managed this extremely difficult situation with courage and professionalism. He said the government is monitoring this situation closely and will continue working with our law enforcement partners around the country to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.
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