Toronto Shooting At Street Festival Leaves 2 Dead, 5 Injured

An active shooter incident in Toronto left two people dead and five injured on Saturday, according to a police emergency alert. Officers responded to find five victims with gunshot wounds, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. The conditions of the remaining injured were not immediately confirmed.

Incident Took Place During Latin Festival

The shooting happened in Midtown Toronto during Salsa on St. Clair, an annual Latin cultural festival, according to local reports. Police urged residents to avoid the area and follow official guidance as the investigation and emergency response continued.

Officials Respond

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was horrified by the shooting and pledged full support to police working to identify those responsible. He offered condolences to the families of victims and to everyone affected by the incident. A Toronto Police spokesperson said no further details would be released beyond what was shared through the department’s official channels.