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Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- A shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto resulted in at least two deaths and four injuries, with gunfire exchanged between two individuals during the event attended by around 13,000 people.
- Toronto Police recovered two firearms and are investigating at least three crime scenes, but no arrests have been made so far.
- Festival organizers expressed shock and sadness, announcing the event's cancellation for the following day due to the ongoing police investigation.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the violence, offering prayers to victims and support for police efforts to apprehend the suspects.
- While fatal shootings are rare in Toronto due to strict gun laws, the city has experienced a rise in gun violence linked to gang activity, with at least 33 shootings reported this year.
