Chief Myron Demkiw

“Chief Myron Demkiw revealed Thursday that two people were in custody over the July 11 incident.”

“Toronto’s police believe the gunfire that ripped through a street festival was targeted.”

“Police initially feared the scene was an active shooter, but concluded it was “an exchange of gunfire” in the middle of the crowd by two people “targeting each other.””

“Demkiw named the two deceased as 25-year-old Shaquan Quashie and 20-year-old Cesar Vernaza.”

“Shootings are down in the city over 26 per cent compared to the same time last year, he said.”