'No Evidence' ISIS Behind Toronto Shooting As Young Victim ID'd

TORONTO (CBS) -- Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said Wednesday officials have found no evidence to support the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's (ISIS) claim of responsibility for Sunday's mass shooting in Toronto that killed two and injured 13. ISIS claimed that one of its "soldiers" carried out the attack in response to its calls to target citizens of the U.S-led coalition battling it. The claim appeared on the group's social media channels.

Saunders said in a statement that all areas of the Toronto Police Service have been involved in the investigation and they have received assistance from law enforcement partners at every level.

"At this stage, we have no evidence to support these claims," Saunders said.

Saunders said officials will continue to explore every investigative avenue, including interviews and reviewing the online activity and mental health experiences of dead gunman Faisal Hussain.

Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has also said there was no national security risk following the attack

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