Key takeaways:
- Toronto police said six people were found with gunshot wounds after reports of an active shooter on St. Clair Avenue at about 8:12 p.m. local time.
- Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and four others were wounded.
- Police said the scene had been secured, but no suspect or suspects had been apprehended.
At least two people were killed and four others were wounded Saturday evening in a shooting at a Toronto street festival, police said, as authorities searched for a suspect or suspects who had not been apprehended.
Toronto police said officers initially received reports of an active shooter on St. Clair Avenue at about 8:12 p.m. local time, where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was being held. Police said officers found six people with gunshot wounds. Two were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Toronto Police Service described the incident as an active shooter situation and warned people to avoid the area.
“Public advised to stay away from the area,” police said on X.
Police later said the scene had been secured, but urged the public to continue staying away from the area as a large police presence remained. No suspect had been taken into custody, and police said the suspect, or suspects, had not yet been apprehended.
Authorities did not immediately release details about what led to the shooting or identify the victims.
The shooting took place in Midtown Toronto on St. Clair Avenue, an area lined with shops and restaurants. The annual Salsa on St. Clair Latin festival was scheduled for July 11 and 12 and features live music and dance performances. The BBC reported this year marked the festival’s 22nd iteration.
CTV News reported that the shooting occurred during the Salsa on St. Clair festival.
Police said the investigation was continuing.
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