Officers responded to reports of a man carrying a firearm and “there was an interaction” between the officers and the man, according to the Special Investigations Unit in the Canadian province of Ontario. At some point during the interaction, two officers shot the suspect, striking him at least once, police said. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
“We certainly understand the trauma and how traumatic it must have been for staff, students and parents given the two recent events that have occurred in the United States,” Toronto Police Chief James Ramer told a news conference. after the incident, referring to Uvalde. and shootings in Buffalo.
He added that he understands the concern of the community since the alleged armed man was very close to the schools.
“I was really scared, I just started praying,” one student told CNN affiliate CTV.
“Four investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case,” the statement said.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tweeted his thanks to the police and emergency services for their “swift action”.
“Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift action today in Scarborough,” he said. “We are extremely grateful for all you do to keep our communities safe.”