Canada: Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Toronto) declared secure August 30 /update 1

Event

Representatives from the Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Toronto) have declared the mall to be secure as of 16:01 (local time) on Thursday, August 30, following earlier reports of shots fired in the area. No casualties were reported from the firearm discharge. The mall will remain closed for the remainder of the day to facilitate the completion of an ongoing police investigation. The Yorkdale Shopping Centre is slated to reopen at 10:00, as normally scheduled, on Friday, August 31.

Advice

Individuals in Toronto are advised to monitor developments to the situation and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.