There was a frightening turn of events at the big street parade in Toronto for the Raptors NBA Finals win. Four people were shot and seriously injured in the crowd of an estimated 1.5 million Raptors fans. Toronto police arrested three alleged gunmen after the shots rang out. Have a look at the intense takedown of one of them…
#NEW Video sent by a viewer to CP24 shows the moment one of the suspects were taken down by Toronto Police and TTC Special Constables. Toronto Police now say 4 people were injured in the Raptors parade shooting and 3 were arrested. 2 weapons recovered. pic.twitter.com/om74oEBpp5
— Kris Pangilinan (@KrisReports) June 17, 2019
For a time, there was panic and a real threat of stampede, but the announcer, Matt Devlin, was able to calm the crowd and assure attendees that police had control of the situation. When the police matter was wrapped up, organizers moved right on with their program.
Rapper Drake, who has been a huge partner to the Raptor franchise and a real inspiration to the players, took the microphone after the incident to encourage the crowd toward positivity and love with a massive group hug. Refrencing the team’s determination and the loyalty of Toronto fans, Drake told the crowd, “you deserve this.” Have a look…
No word yet on motive or who the victims were. Could it have been terrorism? Were these supposed gunmen acting in concert? Toronto police still have many details left to disclose. When we get more, we’ll give it to you.
Until the next time it drips…
