A tragic incident unfolded at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival on Saturday evening, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving five others wounded.
Toronto police took to social media at 8:20 p.m. to alert the public to an active shooter situation at the festival grounds near St. Clair and Arlington Avenues.
Responding to the distressing scene, authorities discovered seven individuals with gunshot injuries, with two sadly succumbing to their wounds on-site.
Video footage captured by CityNews depicts the frantic efforts of paramedics as they tended to the injured amidst a sea of onlookers.
By 9 p.m., law enforcement had managed to secure the area, sealing off sections of St. Clair Avenue to facilitate their investigation.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and police have not disclosed the number of suspects they are seeking in connection with the incident.
In a recent update, Toronto police emphasized the ongoing presence of law enforcement in the vicinity, urging the public to steer clear of the area and comply with instructions from emergency responders.
Eyewitnesses recounted hearing gunshots and panicked screams rippling through the festival crowd, prompting a chaotic scramble for safety.
The situation continues to unfold, and we will keep you informed with the latest developments.