Mass Shooting at Canada Street Festival Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Injured
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Two people were killed and three others injured after a shooting near a street festival in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, prompting a large-scale police response and heightened security in the area.
According to Toronto Police, the shooting occurred near the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, close to the venue of the Salsa on St. Clair festival, one of the city's largest annual Latino cultural events.
Five Shot Near Festival Venue
Police said officers responding to reports of gunfire found five people suffering from gunshot wounds near the festival site.
Emergency medical teams rushed the injured to hospital, where two victims were pronounced dead. The remaining three were undergoing treatment.
Authorities initially issued an active shooter alert, urging residents and festival-goers to avoid the area while officers secured the scene.
Police Investigation Underway
Toronto Police later confirmed that the area had been secured. However, investigators have not released details about the suspect or announced any arrests.
A security perimeter remained in place as forensic teams began examining the scene and gathering evidence.
The motive behind the shooting has not yet been established.
Security Tightened Around Festival
The shooting occurred while thousands of people were attending the Salsa on St. Clair festival, which attracts large crowds every year with live music, dance performances, food stalls and cultural events.
Police increased security in and around the festival area following the incident.
Recent Shootings Raise Concerns
The Toronto shooting comes weeks after another deadly shooting in Montreal, where two people, including a police officer, were killed before the gunman was shot dead by police.
Earlier this year, Canada also witnessed a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, where eight people, including the suspect's mother and half-brother, were killed and 27 others injured before the attacker died by suicide.
