Gunfire erupts at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival, killing two

A shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival in Toronto on Saturday evening left two people dead and multiple others injured, according to police. Toronto police said the incident occurred shortly after the festival was underway near St. Clair Avenue, prompting an urgent warning to the public.

"Police are advising people to stay away from the area."

Toronto Sun2 dead after active shooter at Salsa on St. Clair festival

The warning, issued via social media around 8:20 p.m., described an active shooter situation at the popular cultural event. CityNews reported that emergency crews responded to the scene as panicked festivalgoers fled.

CityNews2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival

"Two people were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening."

Discrepancies emerged in the reported number of injured, with cfjctoday.com citing police saying three were hurt, while CityNews and Nanaimo News Now reported several injuries. The exact figures remained unconfirmed as authorities secured the area and investigated the motive.

cfjctoday.comCP NewsAlert: 2 dead in shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival, police say

The shooting cut short a celebration that draws thousands to the neighbourhood each year, turning a festive gathering into a scene of chaos. Toronto police are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.