Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement tonight on the deadly van strike in Toronto.
It was with great sadness that I heard about the tragic and senseless attack that took place in Toronto this afternoon. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and my thoughts for a fast and full recovery to those injured.I thank the first responders at the scene who managed this extremely difficult situation with courage and professionalism. They faced danger without hesitation, and their efforts no doubt saved lives and prevented further injuries.We should all feel safe walking in our cities and communities. We are monitoring this situation closely, and will continue working with our law enforcement partners around the country to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said the actions of a driver who plowed into pedestrians today "definitely look deliberate."
"Based on witness accounts, we have a vehicle that started north on Yonge Street from Finch and drove southbound at some point in times on sidewalks, at some point in times driving southbound in northbound lanes," Saunders said.
The suspected driver, Alek Minassian, 25, of Richmond Hill, Ontario, was arrested in a white rental van less than 30 minutes after police received a 911 call, Saunders said.
At this point, "there would appear to be no national security connection" to the incident, said Ralph Goodale, Canada's minister of public safety and emergency preparedness.
US Vice President Mike Pence tweeted tonight about the deadly van strike in Toronto.
Authorities now say 10 people were killed and 15 were injured in today's van incident in Toronto.
Sources have identified the driver of the van that plowed into multiple pedestrians as Alek Minassian, 25, of Richmond Hill.
Diego DeMatos was on his way to the gym this afternoon when he saw a van plow into pedestrians.
DeMatos told CNN's Erin Burnett that he pulled over to assist a man who had been hit. He tried to perform on the man.
"As I am doing it, the guy I was trying to help was dead, so he died in our arms," he said.
DeMatos said he and other bystanders covered the man with a woman's scarf, and waited for police.
"It was like a scene from a war zone," he said. "There was garbage cans everywhere, broken bus shelters and mailboxes on the ground. It was just a horrific scene. It was really, really horrible."
The Toronto Maple Leafs held a moment of silence tonight before their NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Boston Bruins.
After the moment of silence for today's victims, Martina Ortiz-Luis sung the Canadian national anthem and the crowd sang along.
A US official confirmed and sources tell CNN partner CTV the driver who ran down pedestrians in Toronto today has been identified as Alek Minassian.
Minassian is in Canadian custody, sources said.
The US official tells CNN the motive for the attack is still unknown.
Toronto Mayor John Tory encouraged residents tonight to support those affected by today's van incident.
Tory said the city was working with government officials "to ensure the safety of all Toronto residents."
Tory urged people to "avoid speculation" about the police investigation.
"Instead, we should show the world that Toronto is a city that will not be cowed, will not be afraid, and will not waver in the values we hold dear," he said