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Toronto shooting: Julianna Kozis , 10, identified as second victim Toronto shooting: 'Aspiring athlete' Julianna Kozis, 10, identified as victim
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Canadian authorities have released the name of the 10-year-old girl killed on Sunday in a mass shooting in Toronto. A 10-year-old "beautiful, aspiring athlete" has been identified as one of the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Toronto.
Julianna Kozis died when a gunman opened fire in the city's Greektown district. She was the youngest victim of the attack. Julianna Kozis died after a gunman opened fire in the city's Greektown district. She was the youngest victim of the attack.
A second victim, Reese Fallon, 18, an aspiring nurse, was out with friends when she was also shot and killed. The second casualty, Reese Fallon, 18, an aspiring nurse, was out with friends when she was also shot and killed.
Toronto's Faisal Hussain, 29, is the suspected gunman behind the rampage and died after a shootout with police. Toronto's Faisal Hussain, 29, is the suspected gunman behind the rampage.
Thirteen other people, ranging in age between 17 and 59, were injured in the attack. He died following a shootout with police.
Ms Kozis was from Markham, a city in the Greater Toronto Area. Father and daughter's 'unbreakable bond'
Markham's mayor said the city will lower flags in honour of her memory and in remembrance of all affected by the shooting. Julianna, from the Toronto suburb of Markham, was a competitive synchronised swimmer.
Ms Fallon had recently graduated high school and was due to begin university. She was involved in the youth wing of the federal Liberal party and was remembered as a young woman who was "smart, passionate and full of energy". The Markham Synchro Club said in a statement they were "profoundly saddened" by her "untimely and tragic death".
What do we know about the suspected gunman? Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti said the city will lower flags in honour of her memory and in remembrance of all affected by the shooting.
The young girl's father was reportedly among the injured in the shooting, but managed to rush to her hospital bedside on the night of the attack.
Thirteen people, ranging in age between 17 and 59, were injured in the attack.
Mr Scarpitti said in a statement that "this heartbreaking story speaks to the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter, and I salute the Toronto Paramedics, doctors and nurses who reportedly brought them together, showing incredible compassion and kindness in her final moments".
City councillor Jim Karygiannis, who is acquainted with Julianna's parents, told the BBC her "close-knit family, loving family" is devastated.
The other fatality, Ms Fallon, had recently graduated from high school and was due to begin university.
She was involved in the youth wing of the federal Liberal party and was remembered as "smart, passionate and full of energy".
In a statement, the Toronto District School Board said they were "heartbroken" by the news of her death.
The school board said she "was highly regarded by staff and loved by her friends".
Who was the gunman?
Hussain has been described by friends and neighbours as shy and quiet, a young man seen frequently walking through his Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.Hussain has been described by friends and neighbours as shy and quiet, a young man seen frequently walking through his Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.
He worked a retail job at a local grocery and pharmacy chain.
Aamir Sukhera, a friend of Hussain's, spoke to Canadian media on Monday night and described the suspect as someone who was "humble" and "kept to himself".Aamir Sukhera, a friend of Hussain's, spoke to Canadian media on Monday night and described the suspect as someone who was "humble" and "kept to himself".
Resident Saira Ahmed told Reuters that Hussain rarely spoke with anyone when he was out in the vibrant community, which is about 4km (2.5 miles) north of where the attack took place. Resident Saira Ahmed told Reuters that Hussain rarely spoke with anyone when he was out in the community, which is about 4km (2.5 miles) north of where the attack took place.
The Hussain family released a statement in which they expressed their "deepest condolences" to the victims and their families for what they called "our son's horrific actions". The Hussain family released a statement in which they expressed their "deepest condolences" to the victims and their families for what they called "our son's horrific actions".
They said their son suffered from serious mental health challenges and had struggled with psychosis and depression most of his life, neither of which responded to treatment.They said their son suffered from serious mental health challenges and had struggled with psychosis and depression most of his life, neither of which responded to treatment.
"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 said."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 said.
What was the motive behind the shooting? What was the motive?
Toronto police say it is too early in the investigation to speculate on motive. Toronto police say it is too early in the investigation to speculate on a motive.
Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has said there is no current connection between Hussain and any national security concerns. City police chief Mark Saunders said on Wednesday officials have found no evidence linking the attack to terrorism.
In a statement on Wednesday, Toronto police said there is no evidence at the moment that supports any link to terrorism. On Monday evening, police executed a search warrant on the apartment in a modest high-rise building that Hussain shared with his parents, and were seen carrying out boxes of evidence.
On Monday evening, police executed a search warrant on the apartment in a modest high-rise building that he shared with his parents, and were seen carrying out boxes of evidence. Police are working with other law enforcement agencies in Canada, going through background information, Hussain's experiences with mental health, and his online activity.
Police are working with other law enforcement agencies in Canada , going through background information, Hussain's experiences with mental health, and his online activity. In the wake of the shooting, calls are growing for handguns sales to be banned in urban areas.
What happened in Toronto?
On Sunday evening shortly after 22:00 (02:00 GMT Monday) a gunman began firing at people who were out enjoying warm summer evening on the bustling Danforth Avenue.
In widely circulated video, the gunman, clad in black, is seen walking down the street before turning, lifting a handgun, and firing.
According to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit, which looks into incidents involving police which result in death, the gunman was tracked by officers to Bowden Street during the shooting.
Two police officers located the man and an exchange of gunfire took place. The man fled the area and was found dead about 100m (330ft) away on Danforth Avenue.
Witness Lenny Graf told the BBC that he was out at a restaurant with friends when some children, including his son, went to play in a nearby park.
"I heard what sounded like firecrackers," he said. "At that point I saw people starting to run and panic and I realised it must be a shooting"
He found his son crouching behind a fountain, hidden from the shooter who was about 10ft away. The gunman walked away and Mr Graf pulled his son into the safety of the restaurant.
Sunday's attack stunned residents and makeshift memorials have since sprung up along the avenue known by locals as "The Danforth".
In the wake of a the shooting, calls are growing for the sale of handguns to be banned in urban areas.
A vigil for the victims is being held on Wednesday night.