Gunshots were fired at the Toronto Raptors' championship rally on Monday.
While there are reportedly two injuries, they aren't life-threatening and two suspects are in police 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 Operations (@TPSOperations) June 17, 2019
Gunshots fired at the parade at the back south east corner of Nathan Phillips Square. One witness said four shots. Crowd ran. There is a victim down being given medical attention, surrounded by a crowd, and police are clearing people from the area. Speeches are still going on.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) June 17, 2019
ppl have been running from the back of the stage for some reason. hope everyone’s safe. #RaptorsParade pic.twitter.com/HRoeTZ4val
— Gelek Barleytsang (@GelekB) June 17, 2019
I’m on the roof of city hall and something is happening. People are running including what looks to be cops and security pic.twitter.com/FEbhw88OqI
— Jennifer Pagliaro (@jpags) June 17, 2019
This is really sad to hear and see. Monday was supposed to be a day of celebration for Toronto and Raptors fans. The Raptors just won their first title in franchise history by defeating the Golden State Warriors.
Speeches at the rally had just been starting up when the shots were fired. There was a brief delay at the rally as Raptors television broadcaster Matt Devlin explained that a “serious incident” had occurred. Devlin helped keep the crowd calm as the situation played out:
The Raptors ceremony has been interrupted for a serious incident. pic.twitter.com/JIzOuNzvsb
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 17, 2019
When the Raptors clinched their trip to the NBA Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, there were reportedly no arrests made. It's unfortunate the same can't be said for the championship parade on Monday.
Police were able to settle this situation down as efficiently as possible so the fans could get back to enjoying the rally and all the speeches. The safety of the city and people was the most important thing at the moment, but the Raptors were able to finish up the rally and celebrate with their fans without any further issues.
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