Ten people have been killed and 15 injured after they were hit by a rental van driven along a crowded sidewalk in Toronto on Monday afternoon, April 23.

Toronto police officer draws praise for refusing to shoot van suspect https://t.co/4Mj4UmrMEO pic.twitter.com/nXEcvayLdr

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 24, 2018

The incident happened at around 1:30 PM at a busy intersection in the Yonge and Finch area north of the city. The driver was 25-year-old Alek Manassian who was arrested after fleeing the area leaving a trail of bodies in his wake.

A video of the arrest shows the suspect shouting at police to “shoot him” and “kill him” while he points the gun at the enforcers.

After multiple pedestrians plowed down on Toronto sidewalk, driver gets out holding what appears to be a gun. Police arrest him. No shots fired. pic.twitter.com/xWHeylS1d8

— Michel Boyer (@BoyerMichel) April 23, 2018

Witnesses reported that the driver was allegedly speeding and jumped a curb towards the busy sidewalk continuing for a mile hitting a fire hydrant and dozens of people.

Shoes, bodies strewn on Toronto street after van attack https://t.co/99Hro5mRl5 pic.twitter.com/vgdKGLBplv

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 24, 2018

Police have declared that the incident was deliberate though they have yet to know the motives of the suspect. However, they have linked the incident to terrorist group ISIS, who have done similar attacks in the United Kingdom, France, and New York City.

Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has released a statement on Twitter expressing his sympathies for the victims and their families.

Tonight, the hearts & thoughts of an entire country are with the families and friends of those killed in Toronto today. We also wish all those injured a fast and full recovery. Full statement: https://t.co/TbgMTDXhJB

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 24, 2018

He also commended first responders and assured the public that law enforcement agencies around the country are doing their best to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

The @TorontoPolice and first responders faced danger without hesitation today, and I want to thank them for their courage and professionalism. We’ll continue working with our law enforcement partners as the investigation continues.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 24, 2018

Toronto police are still looking through the incident and are calling any witnesses to come forward for questioning.

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