Acting staff. David Rydzik says that around 1 a.m., a group of people celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan gathered in a parking lot to discuss where to eat. Rydzik says the group was “accidentally attacked” in the shootings, adding that there was no information to suggest that the victims were involved in any kind of crime. “While he was here and just about to leave, gunshots were heard,” Rinjik told a news conference on Saturday afternoon. “Unfortunately, five people were hit by these bullets from what we believe may have come from a vehicle on Markham Road that was traveling.” Nadeem Sheikh, a board member of the Scarborough Muslim Union, called on authorities to arrest the suspects. (Mehrdad Nazarahari / CBC)
Four victims were found at the scene with gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said. A fifth victim, who also suffered non-life-threatening injuries, made his way to the hospital. Rydzik says three of the victims have since been discharged from hospital. Nadeem Sheikh, a member of the Scarborough Muslim Union board, called on authorities to arrest the suspects. “I’m really upset and worried. I’m worried. Five mature, adult, family – oriented men were shot this morning,” he said. Police said earlier that the suspects had fled in what appeared to be a blue car, but according to Rydzik no information was available on the suspects. “At the moment, I can not say for sure which vehicle was used in this shooting, nor do I have a suspicious description at this time,” he said. Police ask anyone with information or camera footage to contact the 43rd Division or Crime Stoppers anonymously.