Toronto festival shooting leaves 2 dead and 4 injured

Toronto festival shooting kills 2, injures 4 at Salsa on St. Clair Police found two guns as witnesses describe chaos and a manhunt

Two people were killed and four others were injured when gunfire broke out at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival on Saturday evening, police said. The shooting happened near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue as thousands of people were attending the annual Latin culture event. Toronto police said investigators believe at least two people exchanged gunfire in the crowd. Two firearms have been recovered, and officers are working multiple crime scenes. No arrests have been made, and police said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Witnesses and nearby residents described a chaotic scene as festivalgoers ran for safety and some businesses opened their doors to help people shelter inside. Community groups, local leaders, and public figures have expressed condolences and support for the victims, while organizers and businesses in the area are dealing with the aftermath of the violence.