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Midtown Festival Turns Deadly: 2 Dead, 3 Hurt in Shooting
12 Jul
Summary
- Gunfire erupted Saturday night at a large street festival in Toronto.
- Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, with three others injured.
- The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival was celebrating its 22nd annual event.
Tragedy struck Midtown Toronto Saturday night as gunfire erupted at the annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival. Police were alerted to the active shooter situation at approximately 8:12 p.m. local time. Responding officers discovered five individuals with gunshot wounds. Sadly, two victims were pronounced deceased at the scene, while three others sustained injuries. The investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have not yet reported any arrests. The festival, which is Toronto's largest celebration of Latin culture, was marking its 22nd anniversary. Following the incident, the Toronto Transit Commission temporarily suspended train stops at the nearby St. Clair West station due to the security concern. Regular transit service has since been reinstated. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and adhere to police directives.
