Two people were killed and several others were wounded in a shooting Saturday evening during the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Midtown Toronto. The incident took place near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue during the annual Latin cultural celebration, where hundreds of people had gathered.
Toronto police responded to reports of a shooting at 8:12 p.m. and issued an emergency alert warning of an active shooter. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and follow all directions from police as they responded to the scene.
Officers located multiple victims with gunshot wounds, with two individuals pronounced dead at the scene. While police later announced that the scene had been secured, a large police presence remained in the area. No details have been released regarding a suspect or motive, and the gunman remains at large.