Why Gun Violence Is Surging In Toronto
Last year, more than 760 people were shot. Canada has tighter gun laws than in the U.S., and officials and gun control advocates are trying to figure out why the surge is happening and how to stop it.
Gun violence is a growing problem in Canada's biggest city â and last year was Toronto's worst, with more shootings than any year to date, according to Toronto police statistics.
The highest-profile incident came in June, when shots rang out as more than a million fans gathered in Nathan Phillips Square to celebrate the Toronto Raptors' first NBA championship. Four people were injured in the shooting, and a panicked stampede of fans ensued.
That was followed by 14 separate incidents of gun
