3 dead after crossbow attack in Toronto

http://www.ctvnews.ca ^

[marthemaria]

Three people have died after an attack involving a crossbow in Toronto’s east end.

The incident happened near Markham Road and Eglinton Avenue East in Scarborough Thursday afternoon.

Toronto paramedics said two males and one female were pronounced dead at the scene. One male was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Police say the man who placed the call to 911 is one of the deceased.

A man has been taken into custody, police said, and there doesn’t appear to be any suspects outstanding.

Police say a crossbow was found nearby, and there were other items found in the area that could have been used in the incident.

As first responders descended on the residential neighbourhood, police cordoned off a large perimeter.

Officers said they are investigating three different houses and are trying to determine exactly what happened.

[rktman]

We must stop crossbow violence now!

[The_Media_never_lie]

Amish?

[gr8eman]

Since no description of the perp was given he is either black or muzzie!

[NEMDF]

Obviously they need much more crossbow regulation.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Forensics should look for fingerprints on the crossbow, on the bolts, the quiver,and the nocks.
Crossbows are difficult to rearm with gloves on.

[Jack Hammer]

Someone needs to take a stand against those crossbows with high-cap magazines.

[dfwgator]

We need sensible crossbow control laws.

[DuncanWaring]

They’re difficult to rearm with gloves OFF.

[pax_et_bonum]

Was it an assault crossbow?

[The_Media_never_lie]

We may never know why this crossbow attack was initiated.

[M Kehoe]

Crossbow control now!

No description of the perps?

5.56mm

[C19fan]

The Chinese developed a repeating shot cross-bow.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeating_crossbow

[MrBambaLaMamba]

Ban high capacity quivers NOW!!!

[relictele]

I told you once firearms were outlawed and confiscated there would be peace and harmony all over the world.

[mbarker12474]

It was a lone wolf attack. And the perp suffered from a mental disorder. And his Facebook posts were filled with Charlton Heston videos.

[pax_et_bonum]

Also, prayers for the victims.

[rickomatic]

I bet that crossbow had one of those shoulder things that go up......

[Jack Hammer]

Illegal in California, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts - along with rapid-fire peashooters.

[showme_the_Glory]

Was the crossbow black and scary?