2 Toronto mayoral candidates pause campaigns amid alleged gun threat
CBC
Two Toronto mayoral hopeful are pausing their public campaign activities Thursday as police say they're looking for a man who allegedly threatened to shoot several candidates.
On Thursday morning, police responded to a call in East York where a man allegedly made the threats and had what appeared to be a firearm, according to a news release.
It's unclear if any mayoral candidates were present at the location.
Candidates Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Chloe Brown, Olivia Chow, Josh Matlow and Mitzie Hunter were scheduled to face off in a debate at OCAD University Thursday night.
Josh Matlow won't be attending the debate and said in a tweet that his campaign office will be closed until the suspect is caught.
Brad Bradford is pausing public events until the suspect is apprehended, he tweeted.
Police say they have not advised candidates to cancel any appearances, but will be present at the debate.
The suspect is described as 29 years old, 6'1" and 180 pounds, with black hair in locks. Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
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