TORONTO — Toronto police said Monday afternoon that two people were shot and wounded at a rally for the NBA champion Toronto Raptors.
Video posted to Twitter appears to show hundreds of people running away from the scene.
ppl have been running from the back of the stage for some reason. hope everyone’s safe. #RaptorsParade pic.twitter.com/HRoeTZ4val
— Gelek • དགེ་ལེགས་ • गेलेक (@GelekB) June 17, 2019
Toronto Police say the shooting was reported in Nathan Phillip's Square.
Police said the two victims suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries. They said two people were taken into custody and two guns were found.
SHOOTING:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 17, 2019
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
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