Man Threatens To 'Shoot Everyone' In A Toronto Neighbourhood On Instagram

Police are on the hunt for him and they need help. 😨

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Police are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted for making death threats in Toronto.

On August 13, 31-year-old Rowan Atkins commanded his Instagram followers to essentially commit a mass shooting in a downtown neighbourhood.

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He counselled his 3,000 followers to 'shoot everyone in Regent Park.'

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"His followers include gang members who have been antagonistic to the Regent Park community," said police.

Atkins is wanted on a Threatening Death charge.

Authorities describe him as 5'11" with a "medium build, short black hair, a mustache, beard, and brown eyes. He's considered armed and dangerous."

Anyone with information can call police directly at 416-808-5100, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

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