After a tragic shooting that left one man dead and four others wounded, a Rexdale school is set to reopen its doors.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening at a basketball court near the school, located on Mount Olive Drive. According to Toronto police, a group of individuals were playing basketball when a suspect approached and opened fire.
One man, identified as 25-year-old Jovane Clarke, was pronounced dead at the scene. Four others, including a 17-year-old boy, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The school, which was closed on Friday as a result of the shooting, will resume classes on Monday. In a statement, the Toronto District School Board expressed their condolences to the victims and their families and assured that support will be available for students and staff.
The suspect, who has not been identified, is still at large. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning. Many residents have expressed their concerns about the safety of the area and are calling for action to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The school has been working closely with the police and community leaders to address these concerns and ensure the safety of their students and staff. Additional security measures have been put in place, including increased police presence and surveillance.
As the investigation continues, the school and the community are coming together to support each other during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones, and we hope for a swift resolution to this senseless act of violence.
