Tragedy struck Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival as a shooting incident claimed the lives of two individuals and left five others wounded on Saturday night.
Toronto police took to social media at 8:20 p.m. to alert the public of an ongoing shooting at the festival grounds near St. Clair and Arlington Avenues.
Responding to the scene, authorities discovered seven individuals with gunshot injuries, with two succumbing to their wounds at the scene.
Disturbing footage captured by CityNews shows paramedics administering urgent medical aid to a victim amidst a chaotic scene of festival-goers.
By 9 p.m., law enforcement had secured the area, imposing cordons on multiple blocks along St. Clair Avenue.
No arrests have been made yet, and police have not disclosed details on potential suspects in connection with the incident.
In an official statement, police noted, “A significant police presence remains in place as the investigation continues. Please steer clear of the vicinity and heed instructions from emergency personnel.”
Eyewitnesses recount hearing gunshots ring out, with panicked screams filling the air as festival attendees scrambled for safety.
The situation is evolving rapidly. Keep checking back for the latest updates.
