Toronto gunman, 29, who killed a girl, 10, an aspiring nurse, 18, and wounded 12 in mass shooting is identified as Faisal Hussain: Killer’s family comes forward saying he had ‘mental health struggles’ and ‘psychosis’
The Toronto shooter, 29, who killed two including a girl, 10, and left 12 more wounded has been named as Faisal Hussain
In a letter to the press, the family said: ‘Our son had severe mental health challenges, struggling with psychosis and depression his entire life’
Two people have died and another 12 are wounded following a mass shooting in central Toronto overnight
One victim is a 18-year-old Toronto woman named Reese Fallon, who had just finished high school
Reese was out celebrating a birthday with two friends when she was killed. Her friends were also shot
The gunman is also accused of killing a 10-year-old girl and leaving others with ‘life-altering’ injuries
Video captured the moment the gunman, dressed all in black, fired a handgun through a restaurant window
By HANNAH PARRY and HANNAH MOORE
DAILYMAIL.COM
23 July 2018
The Toronto shooter who killed two including a girl, 10, and left 12 more wounded has been named as Faisal Hussain.
A police watchdog identified Hussain, 29, of Toronto, as being behind the mass shooting in the bustling area of Greektown on Danforth on Sunday.
The Special Investigations Unit say an immediate family member confirmed the identity of Hussain who was founded dead after a shootout with police, CTV reported. A post-mortem is scheduled for Tuesday.
Meanwhile, his first victim has been identified as Reese Fallon, 18.
The suspect’s family have since revealed their son had been battling mental health issues as they came forward to condemn the shooting as ‘senseless violence’.
In a letter to the press, the family said: ‘Our son had severe mental health challenges, struggling with psychosis and depression his entire life.’
They added that he had tried numerous medications and therapy treatments but nothing had helped.
‘While we did our best to seek help for him throughout his life of struggle and pain, we could never imagine that this would be his devastating and destructive end,’ they continued.
The family, who have not been named, say they want to share their deep condolences to the families of those affected by Hussain’s ‘horrific actions.’
In a letter to the press, the family said: ‘Our son had severe mental health challenges, struggling with psychosis and depression his entire life.’
They added that he had tried numerous medications and therapy treatments but nothing had helped.
‘While we did our best to seek help for him throughout his life of struggle and pain, we could never imagine that this would be his devastating and destructive end,’ they continued.
The family, who have not been named, say they want to share their deep condolences to the families of those affected by Hussain’s ‘horrific actions.’
‘Our hearts are in pieces for the victims and for our city as we all come to grips with this terrible tragedy. We will mourn those who were lost for the rest of our lives.’
Police said they were still investigating a possible motive behind the shooting.
Meanwhile, his first victim has been identified as Reese Fallon, 18.
Police and forensics teams were seen going in and out of the seventh floor apartment Hussain shared with his parents on Thorncliffe Park Drive.
Neighbours and friends told CP24 Monday that they were stunned that Hussain could be the shooter.
They described an ‘upbeat and happy’ individual who was ‘polite, respectful, humble, quiet, kept to himself.’
Family friend Aamir Sukhera said he met the suspect by mentoring him at a community program.
‘He seemed fine,’ they said. ‘Every time he saw you he’d smile, greet you.
‘I felt special because he was open with me. I guess he trusted me,’ Sukhera said. ‘When I heard this is what happened, I can’t put two and two together. I can’t believe it’s him.’
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