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Two Killed and Four Wounded in Toronto Salsa Festival Shooting; Suspect at Large

Police have secured St. Clair Street, maintaining a large on-site presence during the search for an unidentified suspect.

Overview

  • The shooting at a salsa street festival on St. Clair Street on Saturday left two people dead and four others wounded, Toronto police said.
  • Officers secured the festival area, set up a large presence and said the alleged shooter remains at large as investigators work the scene.
  • Witnesses described sudden panic at the event, saying people ran from the area and that police cut the music as first responders arrived.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the attack "senseless" and offered condolences to victims and families on social media.
  • The attack comes after other recent mass-violence incidents in Canada and officials say the probe will focus on identifying a suspect, confirming motives and the condition of the wounded.