A shooting broke out at a large Latin street festival in Midtown Toronto on Saturday night, leaving at least two people dead and four others wounded. The incident occurred at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where police responded to reports of gunfire at 8:12 p.m. local time. Upon arrival, first responders found six people suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still unclear, and authorities have not yet identified the suspect or suspects involved. The police are currently investigating the incident and have not released any further information. The shooting led to a significant disruption in the area, with the nearby St. Clair West station on Line 1 Yonge-University suspending train stops due to a "security incident."
The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival, a major celebration of Latin culture in Toronto, was taking place in the area at the time of the shooting. The festival, which is in its 22nd year, was being held in Toronto's Hillcrest Village. Following the incident, authorities urged the public to avoid the area and follow all directives from police at the scene.
Regular transit service has since resumed, and the area is being secured by police. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident and identify those responsible. The public is being asked to cooperate with the police and avoid the area until further notice.
