- A sixth victim has been taken to hospital seriously injured; the perpetrator of the attack has been killed by the Police.

A police vehicle in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), in a file image.

At least five dead in a shooting in a Canadian apartment building

Canadian police said Sunday that at least five people were killed when a gunman opened fire inside an apartment building in the town of Vaughan, about 40 kilometers north of Toronto.

The Police added that the alleged perpetrator of the multiple murder died in a confrontation with the security forces.

York Regional Police spokeswoman Laura Nicolle said police officers were touring the apartment building to determine the exact number of victims "and ensure that if anyone has been injured, they can receive medical treatment."

Nicolle added that at least five people have died but that the final figure could rise to seven. A sixth victim has been taken to the hospital with a serious injury, according to the press release issued by the Police.

Five victims and one suspect deceased, one victim in hospital, following an active shooter incident at a condo on Jane St., Vaughan. Police Investigation is ongoing. https://t.co/3gO6v5zjyZ https://t.co/ooq0Bi6eDV

— York Regional Police (@YRP) December 19, 2022

The police spokeswoman added that after the arrival of the police officers there was an "interaction" with the suspect, who died shortly after.

Police still don't know if all the victims are related or the motives for the multiple murder.