Momtaz Eqban Nesar is now at all times on edge whereas sitting in his automobile.
In February, a projectile penetrated his driver’s facet window whereas he was idle in North York. He wasn’t bodily injured, however the incident has left him shaken.
“Everyone seems to be saying you’re fortunate,” Nesar informed International Information, earlier than sharing photographs of the massive gap within the glass.
“After I exit with my spouse and youngsters, it’s not like earlier than that occurred. I used to be relaxed.”
On 12 events since February, stopped autos have been fired at by somebody driving northbound on Yonge Road, between Sheppard and Greenfield avenues.
“As quickly as they get out of their automobile, or they’re sitting of their automobile, somebody is driving up beside them and firing a spherical,” stated appearing Toronto police Det. Sgt. Andrew Lipkus.
The perpetrator isn’t utilizing a handgun or rifle, however one thing much less deadly — a big pellet or BB gun.
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“The rounds are all the identical: they’re silver … I might classify as a ball bearing, a couple of centimetre in diameter,” Lipkus stated.
In about half the instances, somebody was sitting contained in the automobile on the time. All of the autos impacted have been parked on the east facet of Yonge Road.
The latest incident occurred on Sept. 6 in entrance of a restaurant.
Police aren’t positive whether or not they’re in search of one suspect or extra.
“The MO (modus operandi) proper now could be unknown, however it’s clear that it is vitally particular, very focused to a particular space,” stated Lipkus.
The suitable lane of Yonge Road is a chosen no-stopping zone.
Tim Borden spoke to International Information after he pulled over within the goal zone. He expressed shock when informed he could possibly be in danger.
“I’m ready for a good friend getting a burger. I don’t anticipate anyone to hurl a projectile at me,” Borden stated.
Jennifer Hoffman, who lives close by, wonders if somebody is focusing on autos as a result of they might disapprove of drivers blocking the lane.
“I hope the man or lady who does it’s apprehended,” Hoffman stated.
Police are interesting to the general public for assist, hoping somebody could possibly present dashcam or different photographs exhibiting the individual accountable.
“With these projectiles, it’s a matter of time when somebody is severely injured,” stated Lipkus.
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