Ferdinand’s colleagues organized a vigil in his honour. The representative also shared that staff members of the casino property received paid time off so they could express their grief, sorrow, anger, or any other emotion deriving from this senseless act. Ferdinand’s ones to extend condolences and try to help them in such time. He said that the company’s thoughts are with the deceased’s family at this difficult time and that they have been in touch with Mr. Speaking on behalf of Great Canadian Entertainment spokesperson Chuck Keeling said the corporation is heartbroken after this fatal incident. But despite rushing the 34-year-old Michael Ferdinand to the hospital, the security officer passed away from his injuries. Upon arrival, they found a security guard with gunshot wounds.
On Thanksgiving, Monday, October 9, 2023, local police authorities answered a call and arrived at the casino at 5:05 after shots were fired in the resort. Meanwhile, police are still looking for the men and women responsible for the incident.
The operator of the property, Great Canadian Entertainment reopened the site on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10 a.m. Three days after closing down its doors for patrons after a tragic shooting that took the life of a security guard, Pickering Casino Resort has now restarted operations.
