Images from the scene showed an ambulance and a heavy police presence outside the casino resort. But we are still in the process of reviewing that and looking for witnesses to come forward.” “We are working with the casino, reviewing surveillance video as well as speaking with witnesses to see what information we can obtain,” Bortoluss said. She said the homicide unit is now combing through security footage from the casino and speaking with witnesses to try and gather more information about what happened and who was involved. “It's obviously safe to say somebody was armed going into the casino and we are working very diligently with the casino, as well as witnesses, as well as members of our homicide unit to piece together what happened and to apprehend those responsible,” Bortoluss said. She said it's not yet clear how long the suspect(s) were inside casino beforehand or why one of the members of the group fired multiple shots at the guard. “I can advise that we are looking for multiple males and females that are believed to be involved in this incident that did flee the casino immediately following the shooting,” Bortoluss said.

The victim - who has been identified Michael Ferdinand - was rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced dead. “Our focus today is to offer support to Michael’s loved ones, as well as our guests and team members.Investigator say they are searching for multiple men and women who fled the scene after a 34-year-old security guard was fatally gunned down at a Pickering casino early Thanksgiving Day.Īt around 5:05 a.m., police received a call for “numerous shots” fired at the casino, Durham Regional Police Sgt. “We are devastated by the loss of Michael Ferdinand and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends,” the statement said. Later, Pickering Casino Resort released a statement. “I can advise we’re are looking for multiple males and females believed to be involved in this incident that did flee the casino immediately following the shooting.” “We are working with the casino, reviewing surveillance video and we will release any further information in relation to the suspects once we get it. “Right now we are appealing to anyone with information to come forward,” Bortoluss told reporters outside the casino. Police say the casino and the hotel were closed for the investigation, and guests were being allowed to stay in their rooms or leave if they need to. The fear, anxiety and questions that team members have is understandable.”

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