Weekend of Gun Violence in Toronto Results in 17 Shot, Mayor Seeks Federal Help

Weekend of Gun Violence in Toronto Results in 17 Shot, Mayor Seeks Federal Help
Toronto Mayor John Tory delivers remarks to attendees of the Canadian Muslim Vote's Eid Dinner, in Toronto, on June 21, 2019. Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press
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TORONTO—The federal government should play a more active role in curbing gun crime in Toronto, the city’s mayor said Tuesday after a particularly violent long weekend involving 14 separate shootings.

John Tory said he has already been in contact with at least one federal official after 17 people were injured over a three-day period. While no one died, several of the shooting victims remain in hospital.