Toronto police investigate a shooting that occurs at the Salsa on St. Clair festival on St. Clair Avenue West near Arlington Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday. Multiple outlets report that gunfire leaves two people dead at the scene and several others injured, with the total injury count described as four to six depending on the source. Authorities respond with a large police presence, initially warning the public due to concerns about an active shooter. Later reporting indicates the situation is not confirmed as an “active shooter” scenario, with investigators describing an exchange of gunfire between two people. Police say they recover firearms from the scene and secure the area as they continue gathering evidence. Several outlets also report the festival is shut down and nearby roads are closed, with some transit disruption mentioned. As of the latest updates cited, police have not announced arrests and no suspect is publicly identified. Police continue searching for the attacker or attackers, and the motive remains under investigation.
Two dead and several injured in Toronto Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting, suspect sought
Toronto police investigate a shooting that occurs at the Salsa on St. Clair festival on St. Clair Avenue West near Arlington Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday. Multiple outlets report that gunfire...
- Police investigate a shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday.
- Two people are pronounced dead at the scene; four to six others are reported injured.
- Authorities initially issue active-shooter-style public warnings, then later state it was not confirmed to be an ongoing active-shooter situation.
- Investigators recover firearms from the scene; police say a suspect or suspects remain at large.
- No arrests and no publicly released identities are reported in the coverage summarized here.
Two people were killed and several others injured when bullets flew during the Salsa on St. Clair festival on Saturday, prompting the cancellation of its second day.
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