One dead, one in critical condition as gunman opens fire at Parti Quebecois rally

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 – Globe and Mail
KIM MACKRAEL AND ANNA MEHLER PAPERNY

One person is dead after a gunman opened fire at the concert hall where Quebec Premier-elect Pauline Marois was delivering her victory speech.

Montreal police said a man in his 50s entered the rear of the Metropolis building around midnight. He fired at least one shot and injured two people. The suspect also lit a fire at the back of the building before he attempted to run away.

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Eaton Centre shooting shakes Toronto’s sense of safety

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Monday June 4, 2012 – Globe and Mail

DAKSHANA BASCARAMURTY AND ANNA MEHLER PAPERNY

An eruption of gang violence in one of Toronto’s busiest crossroads – the Eaton Centre – has challenged the city’s reputation for downtown safety while drawing a promise from the mayor that “we’re going to apprehend this person, and we will convict this person.”

The gunman who fired on at least one intended target Saturday evening sprayed bullets across a crowded food court that is ringed with security cameras. Police said they have images of a suspect but did not release a description – an approach one retired homicide detective called an indication that an arrest may be imminent.

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