
HOMICIDE OFFICERS have taken over Office 146, on Thirtieth Street, for an investigation into a double murder. CBC photo.
It was a deadly night in Long Branch.
Two men are dead and one woman suffering from gunshot wounds after a brazen multiple shooting that took place at a popular office share company in Long Branch.
Police had the parking lot and area surrounding Office 146, at 146 Thirtieth Street, just north of Lake Shore Blvd. W., taped off as officers of the force’s Homicide Squad searched for clues.
The sounds of gunfire erupted on January 3 around 9 p.m. at the building, which houses dozens of small offices that are rented by small firms and business people.
The facility is busy at that time of the evening and witnesses said the incident could have been much worst.
Once officers arrived at the scene they located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. There were two males and a female, police said. Their names and ages have not been released.
Police are trying to determine what happened prior to the fatal shooting or if the shooting happened inside a building or outside.
Shell casings were found in the area.
Roads nearby were closed as officers investigated. No description of a suspect or suspects has been released.
The large two-storey building is often used by gig workers, people with small businesses and entrepreneurs. There were a number of studios, or underground radio stations, many which streams music, that at times broadcasted from the building.
There has been no reports of past trouble at that address.
Office manager Kam S. said on social media that Office 146 helps businesses, start-ups, artists and others realize their dreams.
“Flexible contracts and many options allows for scaling of your operations while maintaining the ease of living a modern workplace needs,” she wrote.
Kam said the spaces “are designed to provide a sense of community while being able to maintain optimum productivity.”
Police said more information will be released as the investigation progress.
