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Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 and wounds 5
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- A shooting near the Salsa on St. Clair Festival in Toronto resulted in two deaths and five injuries, with police initially warning of an active shooter before securing the scene.
- The incident occurred near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where thousands were attending the annual Latin American cultural event.
- Police urged the public to avoid the area and have not yet apprehended any suspects involved in the shooting.
- Witnesses described chaotic scenes with people screaming, running, and being told to lay on the ground for safety.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the violence, expressing condolences to victims and their families, noting that such fatal shootings are rare in Toronto.
