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“It’s a complex, active investigation and it can depend on warrants, which makes it hard to put a time frame on it,” he said.

However, he understands Toronto — particularly the families of the victims and those who were wounded — want to be fully updated on the details surrounding that terrible evening.

Det.-Sgt. Terry Browne and Det. Hannah Bartz still have to finish their investigation. Then there are SIU considerations, since the police watchdog is looking into the fact that Hussain died of a gunshot wound at the scene.

While it has been reported he took his own life, there are also reports he was first shot in the leg by police. Until the SIU publicly confirm the latter, Toronto Police can’t comment on something that needs to be clarified.

What we do know is on that day in Greektown, Julianna Kozis, 10, and Reese Fallon, 18 were murdered. Some of the 13 others who were wounded continue fighting for their lives in hospital.

Danielle Kane is an example. The brave 31-year-old has been told she will never walk again but she’s working in a rehabilitation centre to continue on with her life.

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Idsinga understands how rough this has been on the victims and their families — saying their pain, grief, anger and frustration is felt by the detectives as well. He has two top investigators on this who are working around the clock to get all the answers. He assured families of victims that they will receive a briefing on what police conclude.

The report will include eye-witness accounts and video evidence, just like members of the public would hear at a trial. It will include details on Hussain’s mental state, what he did that day, and his past issues with the law. Many things have been reported. But not many have been confirmed by law enforcement agencies. This report will go a long way in helping Toronto and the victims’ families get the straight facts.