The shooting took place on Friday night near the Scarborough Town Centre mall.
Four victims had non-life-threatening injuries and the extent of injuries to the rest was not known, the police said in a post on X that did not describe the suspect
"I am deeply troubled to hear reports of a shooting at a pub in Scarborough," Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow posted on X, adding that the police chief had assured her "all necessary resources have been deployed.Toronto paramedics said the injuries ranged from minor to critical.
A dozen people were injured in a shooting at a pub in eastern Toronto, Canadian police said Friday night.
Police said they were called to reports of multiple people being shot near Progress Avenue and Corporate Drive at around 10:40 pm.
At least 11 people have been injured in a shooting at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto.
Emergency services responded to 520 Progress Avenue at 10:40 PM following reports of gunfire, with Toronto paramedics describing a "dynamic situation"
Toronto paramedics had said 11 adults suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical, but police later said 12 people were hurt, and that six people had non-life-threatening injuries but the extent of the remaining injuries was still unknown.
Police also said a suspect wearing a black balaclava was seen fleeing in a silver car and was still at large. People were being warned to stay away from the area.
In an update on X early Saturday, police said three men were suspected of the shooting and that all resources were being deployed to locate and arrest those responsible.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she had spoken to police Chief Myron Demkiw and was told “all necessary resources” had been deployed.
“This is an early and ongoing investigation - police will provide further details,” she wrote on social media. “My thoughts are with the victims and their families.”
