Toronto Teams, Athletes Offer Support, Prayers After Mass Shooting

Toronto’s sports teams share the shock and mourning of the city they represent.

A gunman killed two people and injured 12 more Sunday night in Toronto’s Greektown neighborhood before police shot him dead. The Toronto Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors and Toronto FC offered support and prayers to their town Monday via Twitter in the aftermath of the deadly shootings.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and everyone affected by yesterday’s tragic incident. Thank you to our city’s first responders. #TorontoStrong pic.twitter.com/IhFLAOWPAa

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 23, 2018

Our thoughts and support are with those impacted by the tragic acts of violence committed in our city last night.

Today and every day, we remain #TorontoStrong

— Toronto FC (@torontofc) July 23, 2018

We stand together with our fellow Torontonians in the face of this senseless attack on our city. Our best wishes & support go out to the Danforth community & anyone affected at this time.

We're grateful to all the brave citizens & First Responders who acted so selflessly.

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) July 23, 2018

Our thoughts and support are with all those affected by yesterday’s events here in our city.

To the city’s incredible first responders, we thank you for your tireless work last night and every night. #TorontoStrong

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 23, 2018

Maple Leafs center Mitchell Marner, plus Toronto Argonauts defensive back Matt Black and WWE commentator Renee Young used social media to express their sympathies.

Shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting on the Danforth. Thoughts go out to the loved ones of those affected. When one of us is hurting, we all are. #TorontoStrong

— Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) July 23, 2018

Woke up today to the heartbreaking news of the shooting on the Danforth. Stay safe. Tell your people you love them. Sending so much love to you, Toronto ❤️

— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) July 23, 2018

Praying for all people impacted by the shooting on #Danforth.

— Matt Black (@MattBlack39) July 23, 2018

Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman and MLS legend Dwayne DeRosario call for an end to gun violence.

Prayers for everyone involved with the shooting in Toronto last night. This gun violence needs to stop man. We need more life, not less! ??

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) July 23, 2018

Another sad case of gun violence in our city #toronto?? We need to find a way to stop the access of guns in our communities. Praying for the families involved and our communities for a safer tmrw… #PrayForToronto

— DERO (@dwaynederosario) July 23, 2018