The city of Markham in Ontario, Canada, witnessed a horrifying incident where a criminal disguised as a construction worker attempted to kill a woman in front of her home. The incident, captured by surveillance cameras, raised concerns among local residents and prompted the police to launch a comprehensive investigation.

Incident Details:

According to the New York Post, the suspect parked his car on Tuesday evening in front of the building where the victim resides. The attacker was wearing a construction worker's outfit and a mask to conceal his features. After getting out of the car, he approached the victim and spoke to her for a few seconds before waiting for her to enter through the home's gate.

As she entered, the criminal sneaked behind her and shot her in the back, but the gun malfunctioned, prompting him to try to fix it. Later, he fired two additional shots while the victim was attempting to escape from him.

Victim Transport and Police Procedures:

The suspect fled the scene of the incident in his car, while the injured woman was taken to the hospital. She received necessary treatment for a single injury and her health condition stabilized before she left the hospital.

For its part, the police described the incident as a “targeted crime,” confirming that they are intensively following up on the investigations. Authorities noted that the attacker may be of Asian descent and of slim build, and there is no known relationship between him and the victim.

Local Reactions:

This incident has caused anxiety among Markham residents, who expressed their discontent with the increase in such crimes. The police are currently working on analyzing the evidence and interviewing witnesses to identify the perpetrator and bring him to justice.