In what can only be described as a horrifying day for Toronto, after a van hit and killed 10 people and injured 16 others in one of the city's busiest areas, residents and fans of the city looked to each other for support.
Canadian celebrities, sports teams, and politicians across the country have been sending messages of strength via social media in the wake of today's tragedy, and an outpouring of solidarity under the hashtag #TorontoStrong quickly took over.
Terrifying that such a beautiful place could be the scene of such a disgusting crime.
Australian actor Nicholas Hamilton, best known for his role in "It" last year, tweeted: "Feeling for all the victims and their families after the attack in Toronto. My family and I used to ride our bikes up Yonge St during the filming of IT, two summers ago. Terrifying that such a beautiful place could be the scene of such a disgusting crime. #PrayForToronto"
Other celebs who felt a connection to the city, like Sarah Rafferty and Patrick J. Adams from "Suits," homegrown star Shawn Mendes and skater Scott Moir also expressed their sadness online.
Toronto, I love you with every piece of my broken heart.
— Sarah Rafferty (@sarahgrafferty) April 24, 2018
Politicians and Canadian icons from near and far chimed in to express solidarity.
The international community is watching.
We will take time to mourn those passed, take care of those injured and pursue truth + justice with conviction and fairness. We will assert that Toronto remains the greatest city in the world. This tragedy will not define us or divide us. https://t.co/wE5zF73A7N
— Kristyn Wong-Tam (@kristynwongtam) April 23, 2018
The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the people of Canada following the recent attack in Toronto.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 25, 2018
And those from the sports world, many currently in the midst of playoff games against Toronto, took time to remind people what's really important.
But most of all, in the midst of tragedy, Torontonians showed immense amounts of kindness to each other.
I would like to thank the person who saved my Mother's life today in front of shoppers drug mart on Yonge street at Madison she is 78 she was with her dog she is alive because of you. I'm so sick #Torontoattack I'm so sorry to those in my community that were killed #senseless
— Lisa Adams (@Lalisa1973) April 23, 2018
on a sad day today I took the subway home to east toronto
I saw
• people offer each other a seat
• strangers wish each other a good night
• a guy help a woman collect groceries that were spilling out of the bag at her feet
this is a city of good#toronto
— colin horgan (@cfhorgan) April 23, 2018
CLARIFICATION - April 27, 2018: Previous reports from Toronto police stated that 14 people were injured in the Toronto van rampage. Officials have since updated that number to 16.