How people are reacting to the mass shooting in Toronto’s Greektown

How people are reacting to the mass shooting in Toronto’s Greektown

Last night, while people enjoyed what was left of a warm summer weekend in Toronto’s Greektown, a 29-year-old man armed with a gun killed two people and injured many others. The shooting comes only two months after a van attack on Yonge Street claimed 10 lives and is the latest incident in a rash of gun-related violence. Here, some reactions from notable Torontonians, Canadians and others beyond our borders.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared his condolences:


 

As did mayor John Tory:


 

And the lieutenant governor of Ontario:


 

The Toronto Blue Jays thanked the first responders:


 

Toronto’s Greek Community created a new hashtag:


 

Arcade Fire, who played at the Budweiser Stage last night, sent out this message after their show:


 

Former Barenaked Lady Steven Page quoted a line from one of the band’s songs:


 

Actor Jay Baruchel professed his love for the city’s east end:


 

Dart Guy, an honorary Torontonian, also had a few words for our city:


 

The mayor of Calgary expressed his condolences:


 

As did his city’s hockey team:


 

And Toronto radio host Scott Fox wants everyone to continue to support businesses on the Danforth: