Gunmen in Piper Arms Pub mass shooting were 'young, professional,' Toronto councillor says
12 people were injured in shooting at Piper Arms Pub on March 7
The three gunmen who opened fire at a Scarborough pub earlier this month "appeared young, professional [and] calm," Coun. Michael Thompson said, citing his conversations with victims.
"[They were] in no hurry, shot up the restaurant and then left without saying not one word," Thompson said, speaking at city council on Wednesday. Thompson represents Scarborough Centre, the ward where the shooting happened.
The gunmen walked into Piper Arms Pub on March 7 and opened fire indiscriminately. No one was killed but 12 people were injured. The suspects fled and remain outstanding.
Seven people were shot and five were injured by broken glass and other debris, Thompson said. He said he's met with four of the victims who were shot, who told him the gunmen were armed with assault rifles and handguns.
A TTC bus driver was shot six times in his leg and groin, Thompson said. Another victim who was shot cannot use his arms for the next six weeks.
"Ordinary people were subjected to trauma," Thompson said.
TTC spokesperson Stuart Green said he was not aware about a bus driver being injured in the shooting.
No new information on shooting, police say
In an email to CBC Toronto on Wednesday, Toronto police said they had no new information about the shooting.
Speaking Wednesday, Thompson said there were "many rumours as to the potential motive for the shooting, including media speculation around the dispute and the tow truck industry."
Earlier this month, he said that he'd heard from constituents that the shooting was related to a tow truck industry turf war. Police and CBC Toronto have not confirmed any connection.
The shooting happened during a celebration on the pub's opening night, Thompson said. The pub was a "dream project" for the owners who spent two-and-a-half years renovating the space.
"The owners are devastated, they're in shock," he said. "They have no idea why their establishment was targeted."
Thompson asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
"We have not been cowered by those among us who want to threaten our sense of security and enjoyment of our city," he said.