At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting - Published At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto....
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- At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting - Published At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto.
- Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12 local time (01:12 BST), where a salsa festival was being held.
- Six victims with gunshot wounds were found by police, who said two people had been pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police said they had secured the scene, but urged the public to stay away from the area, where a large police presence would remain.
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At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting - Published At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto. Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12 local time (01:12 BST), where a salsa festival was being held. Six victims with gunshot wounds were found by police, who said two people had been pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they had secured the scene, but urged the public to stay away from the area, where a large police presence would remain. Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, condemned the "senseless violence" at the salsa festival, which he confirmed had "claimed two lives and injured others". Between the 11 and 12 July, it was set to host the annual Salsa on St Clair Latin festival, a yearly celebration which features a host of live music and dance performances.