Toronto Van Attack: Suspect faces 10 counts of murder, 13 counts of attempted murder

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In Toronto, the man suspected of killing multiple pedestrians with a van has appeared in court. He is charged with 10 counts of first degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. Investigators are trying to establish a motive paying close attention to recent social media posts. CGTN's Dan Williams reports from Toronto.

An outpouring of grief and emotion as Toronto begins to come to terms with Monday's tragic events.

A few kilometers away, Alek Minassian appeared in court showing little emotion.

He was charged with 10 counts of first degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. He did not enter a plea.

Police are refusing to divulge too much information about a possible motive but they once again called it a deliberate act.

DET. SGT. GRAHAM GIBSON TORONTO POLICE SERVICES "The accused is alleged to have posted a cryptic message on Facebook minutes before he began driving the rented van and he drove it southbound on Yonge Street and onto the crowded sidewalks. He continued to drive southbound on Yonge Street deliberately striking pedestrians on the sidewalk and roadway with the vehicle."

Also at the court, extra police security for this man reportedly the suspect's father. He too was struggling to comprehend the chain of events.

Father of Alek Minassian "I can't right now."

The chaotic scenes from Monday continue to haunt. Bodies strewn across roads and sidewalks.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a message of support and solidarity.

JUSTIN TRUDEAU CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER "The entire community of Toronto has shown strength and determination in the face of this tragedy. All Canadians stand united with Toronto today."

DAN WILLIAMS TORONTO "This memorial has been set up across the road from where the incident began. Throughout the day, people have been arriving here to pay their respects to the victims. And to also begin their own grieving process."

"It's surreal. It's like watching a movie and not believing that these things can happen."

The mayor of Toronto along with the premier of Ontario visited the scene and the memorial. They delivered a message of togetherness.

KATHLEEN WYNNE PREMIER OF ONTARIO "This is a very sad time. We are grieving with all of the families and friends of the victims. Mourning their loss. But we are a resilient city and a resilient province, and we will come together and work through this."

Toronto is a city still coming to terms with the tragedy. But there is also determination for the community to stay united. Dan Williams, CGTN, Toronto.