In a press conference, the authorities noted that event organizers did their best to control the crowd and the shooting occurred when the party was winding down.
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Disaster struck at a party hosted by Drake in Toronto early Tuesday morning.
A man and woman were killed, with one dying on the scene and another pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police said in a man and woman were killed and three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A shooting at an afterparty held by Drake has left two people dead and three wounded. Toronto police urge anyone needing assistance or that has information to call Homicide, Crime Stoppers or 14 Div.at 416-808-1400.
Perhaps Drake should rethink having an after party for the music fest – someone was shot at the OVO after party at music past year.
The “sporadic shooting”, which occurred in and outside of Muzik nightclub, initially took place around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to Billboard and police.
At least one victim was inside the club, then the shooting moved outside, Mr Sloly said.
“We’re here today to say enough is enough, to mass shootings in our schools, our college campuses, our military bases and even in our movie theaters”, she said, and added that she and her cousin, Democratic Sen. Police believe that there may be more victims and encourage them to come forward.
“This was a brazen, large-scale ongoing firearm incident and our officers and members of the public were directly in the line of fire”, said Deputy Police Chief Peter Sloly. Police have blocked off the area surrounding the club and are continuing their investigation. Sloly said police fired no shots. “Uniformed officers have the area cordoned off because it is a very large scene”.
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The club said it also had 10 armed Toronto police officers on paid duty as part of the security detail.
