Toronto police say a driver is in custody after “numerous pedestrians” were struck by a van in the city’s Yonge and Finch area.
#BREAKING Witness to truck ramming intopedestrians tells local Toronto TV station thatthe driver looked wide-eyed, angry and Middle Eastern.
Following an incident involving a van striking a number of pedestrians in the Yonge and Finch area, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has received seven patients from the scene in its Trauma Centre.
Update: Global News has stated that there “appears to be multiple fatalities….Global News observed multiple bodies covered with blankets”
“Driver in custody after ‘numerous pedestrians’ hit by van near Yonge and Finch: police”, by Rachael D’Amore, CTV News, April 23, 2018:
Toronto police say a driver is in custody after “numerous pedestrians” were struck by a van in the city’s Yonge and Finch area.
Police were called to the area at around 1:27 p.m. for reports of a collision.
They say it’s too early to confirm the number of pedestrians involved and the severity of their injuries. Previously, police said in a tweet that eight to 10 pedestrians were injured.
Toronto paramedics, who also responded to the scene, are urging people to avoid the area as they treat “multiple patients.”
Police have shut down the Yonge and Finch intersection…..
jayell says
How many times has this sort of thing happened around the world now? What’s the death/injury toll?
Daniel Triplett says
270.000,000+, and climbing.
Time to implement a global plan to end this.
PRCS says
Won’t/can’t happen until our friends and neighbors understand–unequivocally–what Islam really is and what it really teaches.
mummymovie says
Is this really the world we are going to leave for our children and their children?
This is just unacceptable.
laura ann says
Canada will evolve into a rat hole just like W. Europe and the UK. Muslims get free range (rapes, murders, etc) as shiria law is implemented. .EU leaders pushing for a Caliphate leading to executions, slavery, then they will leave their countries and go elsewhere for their safety unless they too convert formally. They are being paid lots of money by Soros and other top globalists to trash these countries. So goes Canada because the people are dumbed down too, knowing nothing about history.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
“PRCS says:
Won’t/can’t happen until our friends and neighbors understand–unequivocally–what Islam really is and what it really teaches.”
+1
+1
+1
+1
Nothing truer was ever written on this site.
Daniel Triplett says
Agreed.
gravenimage says
True, PRCS. That’s what Jihad Watch is for–to educate Infidels about the threat of Islam.
Maria says
As of the moment, all we know… is a male 25 yrs. old did this. No mention of him being muslim.
A fellow student said he has mental problems; nothing verified. Just saying, let’s not jump to conclusions.
PRCS says
The flip side of preventing FUTURE Muslim immigration:
Millions are already here, and biology being what it is…..
Joy says
Ban izlam. The only way
Wellington says
We don’t have to ban Islam, Joy, anymore than we have to ban Nazism, the KKK, anarchism, Marxism and 3.2% beer.
What we do need to do is to accurately describe Islam for the wickedness and screwed up excuse for a major religion that it really is. If this is done, then freedom will take care of the rest. Yes, accurate information + liberty is “all we need.”
gravenimage says
Agreed, Wellington.
Wellington says
I agree with you, DT, but, as PRCS quite understandably pointed out, what you call for can’t occur until Islam is called out quite publicly and described for the immense iniquity which it is.
Being the US veteran you are (and I thank you again for your service to the greatest polity of all time), I know you know that you can’t defeat the enemy if you can’t even name the enemy.
JM says
Agreed, Wellington.
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
– Sun Tsu, The Art of War
Malcolm (South Afric) says
Driver wearing black clothing, pointing what looks to be a firearm.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/van-hits-pedestrians-in-toronto/news-story/5ba3f4c2b2a49116658f883b19e8c1ff
ElderlyZionist says
And white sox. Hi-ho, probably another domestic violence incident. The police will make a full report very soon.
Malcolm (South Afric) says
If it is one of Mohammad children. he will be released after a year, given a few million dollars, with an apology.
Besides that, my thoughts and prayers to the victims and their loved ones.
Gart says
English accent.
Lebel says
While this certainly fits the MO of ISIS and other terrorists, we have to be careful with the hearsay.
Case in point, this little nugget you inserted: “#BREAKING Witness to truck ramming into
pedestrians tells local Toronto TV station that
the driver looked wide-eyed, angry and Middle Eastern.”
There is only one source for this: https://twitter.com/NatashaFatah
Chris says
It is telling that the authorities have closed the subways and put shuttles in place instead. It sure smells like terrorism.
Wellington says
Just how careful do we have to be, Lebel, considering that the character of the reputed founder of Islam has brutal psychopath and narcissist written all over it? Then there are the almost 33,000 documented Islamic terrorist attacks worldwide just since 9/11, which works out to an average of some five or six a day for each and every day, of every week, of every month, of every year the whole way back to that very dark day in American history, September 11, 2001, when 19 Arab Muslim monsters perpetrated the carnage that they did in the name of Islam. There is also the consideration that many tens upon tens upon tens of thousands of other intended Islamic attacks did not reach “fruition” because security forces across the world thwarted them. Yes, the 33,000 figure I already mentioned is “just” the Islamic terrorist attacks that did reach “fruition.”
Islam is sick, Lebel. To its very core, from the seventh century onwards. From its reputed founder onwards. The Koran, hadiths and sira prove overwhelmingly that Islam is a mortal enemy of freedom and a true Golden Rule for all. It is a burden to all mankind as no other major religion remotely is. Gee, do you get any of this? Rather doubt it.
Tarantula says
Right on Weiilngton…
jihad3tracker says
HELLO TO LEBEL, WELLINGTON, TARANTULA —
If you have not seen Dr. David Wood’s 3-part video title “The Psychology Of Islam” (or at least a portion of it, please carve some time from your busy lives to do so. Part 2 would be enough to explain why Muhammad and Allah are obsessed with control of, and violence upon our fellow humans.
Also, David recently tweaked his video titled “Muhammad — The White Prophet With Black Slaves” to include extensive commentary about the great boxer CASSIUS MARCELLUS CLAY — A.K.A. Muhammad Ali — being completely deceived regarding the abolitionist who originally had his birth name. Those of us who know David Wood’s high standard for research and citations will be surprised at his reaching even deeper for context in the new video tweak. A masterpiece, in my humble opinion.
jihad3tracker says
HERE IS A LINK TO THAT CASSIUS CLAY VIDEO:
https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=jE_eWuCVNbKygges-IOYAw&q=DAVID+WOOD+%2B+MUHAMMAD+ALI+VIDEO&oq=DAVID+WOOD+%2B+MUHAMMAD+ALI+VIDEO&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i160k1.3360.12480.0.13259.31.31.0.0.0.0.105.2399.30j1.31.0….0…1.1.64.psy-ab..0.30.2324…0j38j46j0i131k1j0i46k1j0i22i30k1j0i22i10i30k1j33i22i29i30k1j33i21k1.0.9SMpiLTSUAg
Lebel says
That very well may be but we still have to be careful. Bad stuff happened before Islam and many people did horrible things despite having no connection to Islam. I know this sounds crazy to you because you’re a jihadwatcher and this makes no sense in your world.
So yes, MO fits ISIS but no not enough evidence just yet.
Wellington says
“Bad stuff happened before Islam……”
As though I ever denied this. So what is your effing point?
Here’s mine: There are loads of wrongs in the world. Always have been. Always will be. BUT, a world without Islam would be a far better world (for instance, per my post on another thread, every Muslim waking up tomorrow a devout Buddhist) considering that Islam, quite arguably, is the #1 effed-up ideology over the longest-period of time in all of man’s history. Yeah, there are other “contenders,” but I put Islam #1 here. Actually, easily so. This is my “story” and I’m stickin’ to it.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
Nope. I’m not walking on eggshells so as not to hurt the feelings of a group of people who don’t belong in Canada.
There’s pretty good indication that this man is a jihadi … end of story. If he isn’t it will be VERY unusual.
Hudson Steele says
Some people can’t see the nose on their face.
JM says
Sadly, the essence of Islam is more than sick. Islam is demonically inspired. And that explains why it can never be reformed.
abad says
Therein lies the difference.
Moslems want to kill you.
Christians want to convert you.
James says
No Christians don’t want to convert you, they want to see you saved from death and hell. The difference between Christ and Mohammed is the distance of infinity.
Michael says
Yeah, with our new Canadian ‘hate speech’ law; that comment will land you in jail. But of course political correctness will win out over the truth and we will just go on merrily oblivious to the true danger living with these people brings.
gravenimage says
Christine Douglass-Williams notes that, …although the perpetrator’s identity is unknown as well as his nationality and motive, there are speculations that this may be a jihad terror attack, particularly given that jihadists have frequently used this type of vehicular terror in the West…..”, but this is not enough for Lebel.
He also cites the source for the Tweet–but this is unnecessary, because Douglass-Williams does this herself.
And Lebel’s claim that Wellington and others on Jihad Watch deny that anything bad ever happened before Islam is, of course, just ludicrous calumny.
But right now, there is an epidemic of vehicular Jihad terror attacks, in many parts of the world. Lebel hopes we have not noticed this.
Wellington says
Lebel, gravenimage, as I know you know superbly, hopes we don’t notice a whole hell of a lot of things.
Thus, verily, truly, indubitably, and the whole nine yards here, the “Lebel approach” is part of the way Islam continues to slip through the cracks of history, i.e., by smooth lies and counting on the ignorance of others.
I say the time is way overdue to spackle these cracks and paint over them with a fine oil-based metaphorical paint or, in the alternative, a metaphorical Michelangelo fresco mix (instructive no, highly, that the Islamic world never produced a Michelangelo—or a Titian—or a Giotto—or a Raphael—or a da Vinci—or a Fra Angelico {my single favorite painter, gravenimage, and so I thought I would convey this to you, talented visual artist that you are}—or a Rembrandt—or an El Greco—or…or… or…
Lebel relies upon deception. How fitting since Islam most certainly relies upon deception. And oppression. And threats aplenty. And death. And… And… And…
gravenimage says
So true, Wellington.
I love Fra Angelico, as well. Of course, the Italian Renaissance is an embarassment of riches. Nothing at all like this in the arid ugliness of Islam.
This version of the Annunciation is probably my favorite of his works:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fra_Angelico#/media/File:ANGELICO,_Fra_Annunciation,_1437-46_(2236990916).jpg
gravenimage says
Sorry–that didn’t link directly to the image for some reason:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fra_Angelico#/media/File:ANGELICO,_Fra_Annunciation,_1437-46_(2236990916).jpg
DBM echo says
The betting window is now open,
!. Is a Muslim
2. Is not a Muslim
Emilie Green says
“Is a Muslim” for $1,000,000, Alex,
Unbeliever1 says
The driver pointed a handgun at the police
Linda says
Where is Trudeau with his big mouth flapping in the wind that this is NOT a terrorist attack and how he doesn’t want extremism in Canada? Conveniently, this will be the first and last report on this incident until the Trudeau Liberals figure out how to spin the story to make it all Canadians’ fault. (Yeah. The nerve of those racist pedestrians! Walking on the sideway, of all things! How racist can you get?!?)
Linda says
(sideway should be sidewalk)
somehistory says
One witness told CNN network partner CTV that he was out for a cigarette when he saw the van hit a man walking through the intersection.
“And then, just pandemonium broke loose, just everyone was going crazy,” he said. The vehicle was going about 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, he estimated.
How fast is that in mph? About 40/45?
Len Vaness says
I can’t believe that registering vehicles didn’t prevent THIS!
derek says
In the political correctness gov’t Police most likely will say a driver suffered some sort of mental illness while driving and lost control of the vehicle and as a result of that ploughed into pedestrians.
Michael says
‘Mental illness’…not a chance of that being accepted! (But then again, we are dealing with Islamic brainwashed politicians and general public who refuse to accept the truth.) This man bounced out of his truck brandishing a gun, waving it at police and then when they get close, he throws it to the sidewalk. Definitely cognizant of what he was doing!
mariam rove says
The PC Canadian government is going to white wash this like they always do. M
Stop Kafirophobia says
If this turns out the way I think it will, Trudeau will no doubt take this opportunity to comfort all Canadian muslims who are “bracing for backlash”. Then he will admonish us all to remember that ‘Diversity Is Our Strength’.
Linda says
Yes, because we all know by now that it’s those poor little Muslims who are the real victims, waiting for the backlash that never comes. It’s really Christians who are the problem and then those damned old racist Canadians. “Sunny ways, my friends, sunny ways,” says Justin as he shows off his hair and his fashion socks for a photo-op. Been there. Done that. Sick of it.
gravenimage says
Yes–how long will it take for Muslims in Toronto to say they fear a backlash?
Wellington says
Right-wing extremist most likely. Hey, who could doubt it? Coming in a three-way tie in second place here respecting the probability factor are transplanted Buddhists from Burma (Myanmar), an Orthodox Rabbi or two, and, last but not necessarily least, some nasty Presbyterian.
I hate Islam. Hating Islam is the only completely sane and defensible approach in a world which continues to exculpate the absolutely worst religion ever developed by man.
Hate, you know, is sometimes justified and sometimes not hating is indicative of confusion, ignorance or cowardice. And, as a final comment here, goodness without courage and proper knowledge means very little. Indeed, so very often it is highly destructive.
Ashley says
Having a beer with you is on my bucket list, Wellington.
I wanted you to know that.
Wellington says
Thanks for that, Ashley. I’d be honored to have a beer with you.
Joy says
Would love to join you
gravenimage says
Wellington and Ashley, I would love to join you guys! Wellington, I’ll bring the Yuengling.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
I won’t be joining you. I don’t want to blow my cover. Remember, I’m a chicken-shit.
JM says
Is there space for 4 people?
I AM THE INFIDEL YOUR IMAM WARNED YOU ABOUT says
This was eventually going to happen here and this is not the first and definitely not the last. Our politicians are living in denial.
We have to call it exactly what it is.
Now is the time for all Canadians to stand up in unity and have those who’ve recently come into this great country removed/deported immediately. We have to pressure the government to get rid of Bill M103 and that sh*t they call Islamophobia.
Muslims will have to respect our Canadian Laws and tow the line. If they don’t like it, they can get the hell out of here and go back to the shit-hole they came from
Linda says
Agreed.
Nige31 says
Exactly and ditto for the UK and Europe.
Liu says
Exactly. Less talk, more action is needed. Actual policies need to be implented to stop this madness and protect civilians. It’s always the same approach every time and nothing gets done. Islam is straight from the devil – full of hatred, oppression, destruction, violence. It is incompatible with our countries. Keep them in the trash bins they developed for themselves.
OldFatBaldSociallyIneptRon says
Those dang high capacity rental assault vehicles.
Ric says
I may be wrong but suspect the authorities will be evasive at laying the blame on any Muslim/Jihad implications. Canada under the leadership of Justin Trudeau wants Canadians of the non-Muslim persuasion to remain blinded to the realities of this Apocalyptic Cult, Islam. Trudeau is of the same mindset as Fuhrer Merkel; Islam is a religion of peace, all others are diabolical and mythical. Unfortunately, Canadians, not unlike, other Westerners, weak-kneed, vacuous leadership is the way to vote. The authorities will minimize the terrorist actions, it is likely a Jihad attack but that, too, will be downplayed. Canada perceives itself as immune to Jihadi terrorism. Foolishly trusting its government, governance that remains blinded by apologists and pro-Islam appeasers.
Liz says
GREAT even PERFECT article by (on Jihad Watch) Danish psychologist who counselled Muslims in prison, memorize, print, share,
We need to be armed with information and be vigilant to comment and talk to law makers and enforcers.
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2013/09/nicolai-sennels-psychology-why-islam-creates-monsters
Rarely says
Latest count – 9 dead, 16 others injured
gravenimage says
Awful.
gravenimage says
Breaking news in Toronto: van mows over up to 10 pedestrians
…………………………
*Horrifying*. And look at that picture above–the curb is lined with concrete planters. It took some real doing to run into pedestrians on the sidewalk here.
Time will tell if this is Jihad–it certainly fits the model.
Linda says
The military is now being briefed on this incident.
gravenimage says
Thanks, Linda.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
Concrete planters are no barrier. If you recall, I posted the results of SOME German research. They found that if these barriers are not fixed to the sidewalk then they can and will become projectiles.
I have a better idea than sidewalk barriers: make the border between the Dar al Islam and the Dar al Harb a real and hard border, and put all Mohammadans on the other side of THAT barrier.
And, I propose dressing up the entire goofy Trudeau clan in East Indian garb and deporting them to Bangladesh. There, they can bunga-bunga dance all they want!
gravenimage says
Agreed, Flavius. We were almost entirely safe from Jihad for almost two hundred years when Islam was isolated from the West.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
Yes! And in isolation it languished.
James says
They wont even use language like “possible” jihad attack. This kind of concerted deception and coverup must be stopped!
Linda says
The most Mayor John Tory calls it is “this tragedy”.
Bear says
If it turns out the perpetrator is a muslim, there should be no charges, arrests, etc….he was, after all just practicing his religion. He should be exalted. To charge criminally or incarcerate or anything else that might adversely affect the perpetrator would be a violation of his freedom to practice his religion. Right, Justin?
PMP says
And it will only get worse and worse. Until the failed ass wipe of a shit stain that is the Prime Minister of Canada and Ralph Goodall, the “Minister of Health and Safety”, both fascist goons, are both removed from their “jobs” in the next election. The only reason this is getting any “air” time is because it is so public. GET RID OF TRUDEAU AND HIS MUSLIM RUN PARLIAMENT. What the hell is wrong with Canadians? Are you all such cowards and that gutless that you will reelect this communist supporter.? Again.
Linda says
Anyone who votes Liberal after this has to be sick in the head.
Liu says
Unfortunately, pretty much all of the major Canadian cites are overrun with leftists and indoctrinated young people who are sick in the head. That’s how these rats got voted in.
Michael French says
I saw the terrorist attack in Afganistan too 59 dead saw a Muslim guy obviously devastated others crying in awful anguish and grief as to what had happened and their loss.But then one Muslim guy as upset as the rest said they call themselves Muslims meaning the perpetrators ISIS or their ilk.Seems these poor people dont even realise its their own religion this was done in the name of the hateful intolerant passages in the Koran.obviously most of the victims were innocent people just as in Canada if there was a call to ban all violent passages in religious text be fine by me.
Grrrrr... says
In medieval times people would not not have hesitated to throw the the followers of Islam in the river. Today you can’t do anything at all. You’re totally dependent on the state which will do nothing to protect you against the followers of Islam.
gravenimage says
Just keep them out–no more Muslim immigration.
Keys says
gi, that’s the only sane Islamophobic thing do, and it is in line with the Golden rule and our obligation to protect our beloved nation and, on the personal level, to protect our families and friends.
If Canadians keep electing the likes of Trudeau, it won’t belong before the Canadian border is as dangerous as USA’s southern border. No doubt this is part of the jihadist plan – infiltrate, surround, terrorize for the take over of free nations.
We need something like the Monroe Doctrine for Mohammadism.
gravenimage says
+1
JM says
This mass murder epidemic is so sad, so predictable, and so unnecessary. The chickens are coming home to roost in Canada. How’s that bromance with Obama working out for you, Justin? He briefed you well.
SB says
Identity, nationality, motive unknown. I’m confident the suspect is male and that he is not white, otherwise the media would have posted that (his skin color) immediately. I could be wrong, but I think not.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
“I’m confident the suspect is male and that he is not white, otherwise the media would have posted that (his skin color) immediately.”
You know, I never thought of it but you are absolutely right. In fact, I have noticed that the MSM rush to show a photo of the perp if he/she is white. They will even show an interview of a family member, his/her house, etc.
Hmm, a funny way to confirm he is Mohammadan – the police stalling. sad
Intell911 says
Mr. Robert Spencer,
FYI, The Dept of Defense has recently blocked JihadWatch.org as a hate site.
JW Readers,
Please demand DoD unblock this important, critical site. It informs many intelligence personnel at DoD, but there are jihad-friendly personnel who can slide this outrage past their uninformed management. It is a grave insult to all Jihad Watch readers to say they are reading a hate site, when in reality, it is a very responsible, critical online news source for documenting and combating real, ultraviolent, globally organized, genocidal hate driven by jihad.
gravenimage says
Insane.
6woods says
This hits very close to home. I live not far from where this happened. Local news says 9 confirmed dead so far, at least 14 others injured. I’m waiting for Turdo to hold a press conference admonishing us horrible, intolerant “white folk” to not effect a “backlash” (which never happens!) against poor victimized, misunderstood muslims.
gravenimage says
Glad you are safe, 6woods. I am praying for your neighbors.
6woods says
Thank you, G.I.
Wellington says
Harper keeps looking better and better.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
History will be good to Harper.
gravenimage says
God knows this is true, Wellington. During the Obama years, I envied our northern neighbors.
James says
Harper was a definite friend to Israel and was aware of the threat of Islam.
Tony Palmeri says
It wasn’t “a van” that mowed over and killed and maimed innocent people.
It was the *driver* f that van that mowed over and killed and maimed innocent people.
PRCS says
Our English language creates a quandary.
While it is the inanimate vehicle which creates the physical carnage, it is–as you note–the driver who controls the vehicle.
Yes, politicians and others really should say “the driver…”
Don’t know shy they don’t.
Politicianophobia says
I decided to take the long way home and avoid Toronto, at 1:37 the woman on the radio was saying “A white truck has hit some people–in three different areas”–she thought it could be a health issue. I arrived home at 7:30–tuned
into CBC–the spin TV station and there were Wynne, Gotta Go Goodale and Tory all bobbing heads. “We really do not know anything yet.”
and a month from now the damn liar will still know nothing.
Politicianophobia says
sorry, I meant liars.
PRCS says
I’ve always wondered about the importance of a vehicle’s make, model and color in a news story.