Toronto Street Festival Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Four Injured

Toronto. At least 2 people have died and 4 others have been injured in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, Canada. According to police, the shooting occurred on Saturday evening around 8:12 PM local time on St. Clair Avenue while the annual Salsa on St. Clair festival was underway.

Police teams who reached the scene found 6 people who had been shot. Two of them were confirmed to have died at the scene. At a press conference held after the incident, Toronto police stated that there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival.

Although two firearms were recovered from the scene, police stated that no one involved in the incident has been arrested so far and the investigation is ongoing. Toronto Police Deputy Chief Francisco Barredo said the scene was extremely chaotic and informed that about 13,000 people were present at the festival when the shooting occurred.

According to him, three different crime scenes related to the incident have been secured and the investigation is progressing. Police have urged the public to stay away from the scene and appealed to anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to contact the police.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed deep sorrow over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased, the seriously injured, and all those affected. Similarly, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called it senseless violence and said that those responsible should be arrested and brought to justice immediately. He also expressed gratitude to the rescuers and security personnel deployed at the scene.

The Salsa on St. Clair Latin festival, held annually on St. Clair Avenue in the heart of Toronto, was organized this year as its 22nd edition. The festival included live music, dance, and cultural programs.