Gunshots Erupt at Toronto Raptors’ Victory Celebration
TORONTO – Gunshots erupted Monday at the Toronto Raptors’ victory celebration. The city is celebrating the team’s first NBA Championship.
Police say two people were shot in the Nathan Phillip’s Square. Their injuries are serious, but both are expected to live.
Two people have been taken into custody.
SHOOTING:
Nathan Phillip’s Square
-Bay St and Albert St
-Police have located 2 victims
-Injuries serious but not life threatening
-2 people in custody
-2 firearms recovered
-Investigating
^dh— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 17, 2019
The Raptors ceremony has been interrupted for a serious incident. pic.twitter.com/JIzOuNzvsb
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 17, 2019
SHOOTING:
Nathan Phillip’s Square
-Reports of woman shot
-People running from area
-Police/EMS are on scene
-Unknown what the injuries are#GO112676
^dh— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 17, 2019