Breaking News: TORONTO, Canada – Toronto van attack suspect charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder
Toronto van attack suspect charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder
The suspected driver of a van that jumped the curb and drove through a crowd of pedestrians Monday in Toronto has been charged.
- 10 dead, 15 injured after van hits pedestrians in Toronto
- PHOTOS: Several pedestrians struck by van in Toronto
- PHOTOS: Van plows down multiple pedestrians in Toronto
Alek Minassian, 25, has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. He was ordered not to have contact with any of the victims. The accused is due back in court on May 10.
The charges come after Toronto Mayor John Tory, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump all weighed in on the deadly incident.
“I also want to express our deepest sympathies to the Canadian people following the horrendous tragedy in Toronto that claimed so many innocent lives,” U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday. “Our hearts are with the grieving families in Canada.”
More to come
CBC News AlertsRalph Goodale thanks G7 counterparts for messages of support and condolences following Toronto van attack. Goodale co-hosting meeting of foreign and public safety ministers.
CBC News AlertsPresident Trump addresses Toronto van attack: ‘I also want to express our deepest sympathies to the Canadian people following the horrendous tragedy in Toronto that claimed so many innocent lives. Our hearts are with the grieving families in Canada.’
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3 minutes agoJonathan Rumley
Those in Canada who are interested in donating blood can go to blood.ca to book an appointment with the Canadian Blood Services. -
3 minutes agoMarcus Stroman@MStrooo6
Love you Toronto. This is home for me. Stay strong. We got this! 🇨🇦
25 minutes agophil p@canuckcam
Ontario Premier Wynne and Toronto Mayor John Tory visit the growing memorial at Yonge and Finch to the victims of the van attack yesterday. https://t.co/olYmuNjJqK
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Chris GloverThis man was seated weeping in the front row as Alek Minassian learned of charges following truck attack on Yonge. I asked “have you spoken to your son” he looked at me and shook his head and said no. At one point he said “sorry” under his breath.
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1 hour agoJonathan Rumley
Tennis Canada confirms Anne-Marie D’Amico was one of the victims in the Toronto van attack. She volunteered at tennis events and had been working full-time with Invesco, a U.S.-based investment management firm, according to the organization.
1 hour agoJonathan Rumley
A GoFundMe campaign has been created with the goal of raising $1 million to pay for the funeral expenses of those killed Monday in Toronto.
Click here to support Toronto Van Incident Victims Funds organized by CanadaZakat By DawaNet
gofundme.comThis fund is being setup in response to the tragic incident that occurred earlier this afternoon involving a rental van that plowed through pedestrians in the Yonge & Finch area of North York, Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring around 15 people. This fund is being setup by Canada Zakat (a P..
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1 hour agoJonathan Rumley
The LinkedIn page that is believed to belong to Toronto van attack suspect Alek Minassian, 25, says he has been a student at Toronto-based Seneca College since 2011.
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Globalnews.caToronto mayor says van attack won’t rattle “special” way of life Toronto is revered forhttps://globalnews.ca/news/4163819/toronto-van-attack-alek-minassian-court/ …
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“Our deepest sympathies to the Canadian people following the horrendous tragedy in Toronto that claimed so many innocent lives.”
– U.S. President Donald Trumphttps://trib.al/QP46xMSDonald Trump on Toronto van attack: ‘Our hearts are with the grieving families in Canada’
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his ‘deepest sympathies’ to Canadians on Tuesday in the wake of the fatal van attack in Toronto that left 10 dead and 15 others injured.
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2 hours agomarianne boucher@CityCourtsTO
Crown introduces accused: Mr Minassian is the alleged driver of the van that killed 10 people and injured many others on Yonge St yesterday afternoon. https://t.co/YrbxGL0RDj
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ABC News✔@ABC
“We have no reason to suspect that there is any national security element to this attack,” Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says after a white van rammed pedestrians in Toronto. https://abcn.ws/2Hn09vY
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Bayshore HealthCare@bayshore_healthWe must remain #TorontoStrong in the wake of this tragedy.
CBC Toronto✔@CBCToronto
‘It’s a very strong city’: Toronto rallies on ice and off in wake of deadly van attack https://ift.tt/2qVbRD6
2 hours agoEbianchini
“I never would have expected such a thing…We are not immune to violence, we’re not immune to situations that we’ve seen in other places.” — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
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“The lives of the families and friends of the victims have changed forever. But our collective job is to find a way to grieve, to acknowledge that pain and to stand with those who have lost so much, and then to allow ourselves to revive the life of this vibrant good city and province.” — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
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“I have nothing but the deepest admiration for Toronto police officers, firefighters, paramedics who responded so quickly and so professionally to the tragedy that unfolded.” — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
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13 hours agoYahoo Canada@YahooCanada
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CBC Toronto✔@CBCToronto
‘We don’t rule out anything’: Toronto police chief Mark Saunders says multi-agency investigation is following the evidence, no word on motive
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ABC News
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Reporter asks Toronto Police Chief Saunders: “How was [the van attack suspect] arrested without incident and not shot?”
“It’s directly related to the high caliber training that takes place. The officers here are taught to use as little force as possible in any given situation.”
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Kathryn Manning@kjmanning10Sunnybrook Hospital and Canadian Blood Services put out a call for donations to help those injured in #Toronto today. Just one way to help support the city we all love.
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16 hours agoSunnybrook Hospital@Sunnybrook
For those who are asking, all hospital clinics and services are operating as usual.
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Andrea Horwath✔@AndreaHorwath
My statement on today’s tragic events.
Statement from Andrea Horwath
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16 hours agoJonathan Rumley
This video shows the moment Toronto police took down the suspected driver on Yonge Street.Watch takedown of person believed to be suspect in Toronto van incident
“Kill me,” the man can be heard yelling as Toronto police arrested him
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17 hours agoToronto Police@TorontoPolice
The correct spelling of the arrested male in the Yonge And Finch incident is Alek Minassian, 25 of Richmond Hill. ^sm
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17 hours ago
Ebianchini
Police Chief Mark Saunders says the “majority” of people have not been identified yet.
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“Yes, the city is safe.” – Police Chief Mark Saunders
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“The officer did a fantastic job.” Police Chief Mark Saunders
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Police Chief Mark Saunders says the van drove on sidewalks, and both northbound and southbound lanes.
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“There appears to be no national security connection.” – Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale
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“All Canadians are with the people of Toronto tonight.” – Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale
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“This is a frightening thing that is not emblematic of who we are as a city or a province.” – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
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17 hours ago
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10 dead, 15 injured in the van strike
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Toronto Police✔@TorontoPolice
Toronto Police Service Chief Mark Saunders is updating media. It can be watched #LiveNow at media link below. Arrested male is Alex MINASSIAN, 25 of Richmond Hill ^sm
CTV News✔@CTVNews
LIVE NOW: Police and government officials provide an update on the multiple pedestrian collisions by a van in Toronto: http://ctv.news/6hcqDNV
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Chief of Police Mark Saunders confirms AlekMinassian from Richmond Hill is under arrest. -
18 hours agoCBC News Alerts@CBCAlerts
Police now inside home of Toronto van suspect. Alek Minassian lives in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto. (Picture by CBC’s Natalie Nanowski). https://t.co/DGPAB8VfZa
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Update: Suspect not associated with any known terrorist organization, government officials say.
CBC News Alerts✔@CBCAlerts
Watch live: Toronto police to speak shortly about Toronto van attack that killed 9, injured 16. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Toronto Mayor John Tory also expected to attend.
Driver in custody after several Toronto pedestrians hit by white van that fled scene | CBC News
Toronto police say they have arrested a driver after a white van struck several pedestrians in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area.
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18 hours agoMetrolinx@Metrolinx
Our teams will be meeting tonight to determine plans for @GOtransit service in light of the ongoing police investigation at Yonge & Finch that has closed off streets in the area. We will keep customers updated. Check website for service updates before heading out
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18 hours agoCity of Toronto@TorontoComms
For those affected by the Yonge St. incident – a reception centre is has been set up at Mitchell Field Community Centre, 89 Church Ave. Red Cross and staff from the City’s Office of Emergency Management are there to assist residents.
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18 hours agoCBC News Alerts@CBCAlerts
Government officials briefed on investigation so far say Toronto van suspect is not associated with any organized terrorist group. CBC sources also say suspect does not represent larger threat to national security.
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18 hours agoToronto Police@TorontoPolice
Chief @marksaunderstps & Mayor @johntory will speak to media 7:45pm Gibson Park 26 Park Home Ave regarding today’s multiple pedestrian collision at Yonge/Finch. TPS unable to provide live-stream from this location. Media asked to please share feed with USA & intl affiliates. ^sm
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18 hours agoCBC Toronto@CBCToronto
No information yet to support raising threat level following Toronto van ‘attack’: Goodale
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19 hours agoDoug Ford@fordnation
Due to the recent events in Toronto, I have cancelled my visit to Sault Ste. Marie. My thoughts are with the victims and all those affected today.
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Globalnews.ca
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Facebook’s Safety Check feature was activated after a van plowed into pedestrians in Toronto Monday, leaving at least nine people dead.
Facebook safety alert activated for Toronto after van attack
Facebook has activated its Safety Check feature in Toronto after a van plowed into a dozen pedestrians Monday afternoon, leaving nine people dead and 16 others injured.
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19 hours agoGlobalnews.ca@globalnews
ACC is on heightened security alert for the #MapleLeafs game after the
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19 hours agoJohn Tory@JohnTory
My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the nine people killed and 16 injured in today’s cowardly and incomprehensible attack in Toronto. Please read my updated statement here.
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19 hours agoOfficial TTC Tweets@TTCnotices
UPDATE: Subway service has resumed north of Sheppard Station on Line 1, but trains will be bypassing North York Centre Station due to an ongoing Police investigation at street level. #TTC
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CBC News: The National✔@CBCTheNational
Bystander video provided to CBC News appears to show the apprehension of a suspect in connection with a van collision that left nine people dead and 16 injured in Toronto on Monday.
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19 hours agoShawna Coxon@ShawnaCoxon
Members of the public who may be concerned their loved ones were involved in today’s incident at Yonge & Sheppard may call the @Sunnybrook Family Info & Support Centre at 416-480-4940.
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19 hours agoCity of Toronto@TorontoComms
The Toronto Sign has been dimmed and the official flags at Toronto City Hall, all Civic Centres and Metro Hall will be flown at half-mast until further notice to mark the tragic events that took place today.
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19 hours agoToronto Police@TorontoPolice
Mon Apr23 1:45pm police responded to van striking multiple pedestrians Yonge St & Finch St Toronto~At 4:30pm press conference Deputy Chief Peter Yuen confirmed 9 people are dead & 16 injured~Van driver arrested~POLICE ASK PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM CALLING 911 UNLESS EMERGENCY ^sm https://t.co/ZyAJS8rQDv
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20 hours agoCBS News@CBSNews
NEW: 25-year-old Alek Minassian identified as the suspected driver who ran down pedestrians in Toronto, killing at least 9, sources confirm to CBS News.
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CBC News: The National
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Police have provided an update after a van struck several pedestrians in north-end Toronto on Monday. Nine people are dead and 16 others are injured. The driver of the van is in custody and police have mobilized all available resources. #TorontoAttack
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20 hours agoKathleen Wynne@Kathleen_Wynne
Heartbroken to hear police confirm so many dead and injured today in Toronto. Ontario is united in grief. Our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Provincial, municipal and federal officials continue to work closely together to investigate.
