By Canadian Press

Toronto prepares to mark second anniversary of deadly Danforth shooting

Jul 22, 2020 | 1:02 AM

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is preparing to mark a sombre anniversary, two years to the day after a deadly shooting in the city’s Greektown neighbourhood.

A gunman opened fire along a busy stretch of Danforth Avenue on the evening of July 22, 2018, killing 18-year-old Reese Fallon and 10-year-old Julianna Kozis.

The shooting, which took place while the popular neighbourhood was packed with restaurant-goers and pedestrians, also left 13 people injured.

The gunman, Faisal Hussain, took his own life later that evening.

City officials say a commemoration ceremony will take place this afternoon, though it will be held online due to ongoing health restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mayor John Tory is also expected to offer remarks this morning.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2020.

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