She added they are cooperating with the casino, and reviewing surveillance video to catch the culprits. Bortoluss stated that the authorities are now appealing to anyone who can provide some information. Ferdinand went to work and never returned home, while also extending condolences to everyone impacted by the incident.Īccording to the police, the casino and the hotel will remain closed down during the investigation, while guests of the hotel are allowed to stay in their rooms or leave if they decide to. Casino Remains Closed DownĬorey Dalton, a representative for Unifor Canada and former president of Unifor Local 1090, issued a statement that he was devasted to learn of the senseless violence that occurred at his home workplace. Unfortunately, he was not able to make it. Ferdinand who works at the recently launched casino was found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre. Joanne Bortoluss the police were called at the site after shots were fired around 5 a.m. Police are looking for several male and female suspects.Īs per Sgt. According to the Durham Regional Police, 34-year-old Michael Ferdinand became a victim of the shooting at the casino on Durham Live Avenue, in the Hwy.
Pickering Casino Resort has suspended business for a while, after an early morning Thanksgiving shooting took the life of a security guard.
