Gun Violence
Saskatoon police arrest two for gun use
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
Two people were arrested in separate incidents on Friday night. ‘It’s really terrifying,’ said a Jennifer Altenberg, who called the police for one case. Continue reading
Man seriously injured after being shot multiple times in Etobicoke
Emergency crews said they were called to the area of Attwell Drive and Belfield Road at 3:18 a.m. Saturday. Continue reading
Three men arrested after shooting in Old Montreal, another still at large
A fourth man who was driving the car fled police with the vehicle and remains at large. Continue reading
2 women shot outside bar near midtown Toronto, police say
Police said officers received a call at 2:22 a.m. for reports of a shooting in the area of Oakwood and Lanark Avenues. Continue reading
Montreal police investigating reports of shots fired in Saint-Leonard
At 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, authorities received several 911 calls about gunfire at a business on Robert Boulevard near Narbonne Street. Continue reading
Phoenix man shoots self in face trying to quiet down neighbours
This incident happened in the U.S., but how often are people injured by guns in Canada? More than you might think. Continue reading
Man dead, woman injured after ‘targeted’ shooting outside Newmarket Airbnb
In a statement to Global News Saturday, Airbnb said the listing has since been removed from its site. Continue reading
New Peel Regional Police chief discusses gun violence, community engagement
“We as a police need to take time to understand the road travelled for particular communities. When that’s done and you develop a mutual understanding of their lived experience, then you can establish trust and only then can you really build a pathway forward.” Continue reading
Tories unveil crime platform, vow more action to stop illegal guns coming in from U.S.
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is in Toronto today, where calls are loudest for governments to do more to combat gun crime. Continue reading
Calgary councillor ready to tackle gun violence
By Jayme Doll Anchor
A Calgary city councillor said it’s the responsibility of all three levels of government to stop violence in Canadian neighbourhoods. Continue reading