2016 the deadliest in Toronto in eight years
There have been 69 murders compared to 70 in 2008
2016 will go down as the deadliest year in Toronto since 2008.
There have been 69 murders so far this year compared to 70 eight years prior.
40 people have been killed by bullets. That's a 54 per cent spike compared to last year when the figure stood at 26.
The level of gun violence in Toronto is so concerning to Mayor John Tory, he sent a letter to the federal government urging it to tighten laws and increase oversight.
Nine people were stabbed and killed, a 50 per cent increase compared to last year.
Police have yet to make arrests in 48 per cent of murders this year.