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Panic & stampede after ‘shots fired’ at Toronto Raptors victory parade (VIDEOS) Panic & stampede after shots fired at Toronto Raptors victory parade (VIDEOS)
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Two people have been arrested after gunshots interrupted the massive victory parade for NBA champions Toronto Raptors in Canada’s largest city. Police say two people have suffered injuries, but they are not life-threatening.Two people have been arrested after gunshots interrupted the massive victory parade for NBA champions Toronto Raptors in Canada’s largest city. Police say two people have suffered injuries, but they are not life-threatening.
Shots rang out at Nathan Phillips Square, at the corner of Bay and Albert, on Monday afternoon as tens of thousands of people swarmed the streets of Toronto to celebrate the team’s historic first basketball championship.Shots rang out at Nathan Phillips Square, at the corner of Bay and Albert, on Monday afternoon as tens of thousands of people swarmed the streets of Toronto to celebrate the team’s historic first basketball championship.
Video from the scene shows crowds of fans dressed in red Raptors jerseys stampeding and fleeing in panic from the sound of gunshots.Video from the scene shows crowds of fans dressed in red Raptors jerseys stampeding and fleeing in panic from the sound of gunshots.
Two victims have been located, with “serious but not life threatening” injuries, police said. Two firearms were confiscated from two suspects, who have been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.Two victims have been located, with “serious but not life threatening” injuries, police said. Two firearms were confiscated from two suspects, who have been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.
Several people were injured in the stampede, including a police officer, and have been transported to area hospitals, local media reported. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Monday’s parade was a massive event for Toronto, as the Raptors are the only Canadian team in the NBA at this point. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was scheduled to fly in from Ottawa to attend the victory rally. The Raptors triumphed over the Golden State Warriors last week, to win the first title in franchise history.
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