Two people are dead and four others injured after a shooting occurred Saturday during the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto, triggering mass panic among the 13,000 attendees.<\/p>\n
The shooting took place on Saturday, July 11, near the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue. CBC journalist Lorenda Reddekopp reported that several shots were fired east of the main stage during the annual Latin culture festival.<\/p>\n
Witnesses described a massive wave of people fleeing the scene, with restaurant patrons urged to take cover. CBC News producer Derick Deonarain, who was present, described a chaotic scene of people tripping over each other and overturning patio furniture.<\/p>\n
Police discovered six victims with gunshot wounds, two of whom died at the scene. While the area was secured, the perpetrators have not been identified or apprehended. Subway service at the nearby St. Clair West station was temporarily suspended for safety.<\/p>\n
Toronto Deputy Police Chief Frank Barredo stated during a press conference that the motive remains unknown, though it appeared to be a targeted exchange between two individuals. Authorities recovered two firearms and determined shots were fired at three distinct locations.<\/p>\n
Security analyst and former Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis noted the extreme difficulty for responders in balancing medical aid with securing a vast crime scene. Officials are currently reviewing video evidence provided by festival attendees.<\/p>\n
Political leaders including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the violence and offered condolences to the victims’ families. Toronto, typically considered one of North America’s safest major cities, hosted the 22nd edition of the Salsa on St. Clair festival.<\/p>\n
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