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2 dead in shooting at Toronto music festival, police searching for suspects

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Updated 12.7.2026
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Jul 12 Evening

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South China Morning PostJul 12

2 dead in shooting at Toronto music festival, police searching for suspects

Two people were killed and four others seriously injured in a shooting that occurred Saturday night at the Salsa on St Clair music festival in Toronto. Police are currently searching for the suspect or suspects involved in the incident, which involved an exchange of gunfire between two individuals, and two firearms were recovered at the scene. The final day of the festival, Sunday, was cancelled. Deputy Police Chief Frank Barredo described the situation as complex and chaotic, and no arrests have been made. Police are requesting any images from festivalgoers that could aid their investigation.

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Two people were killed and four others seriously injured in a shooting at a Toronto music festival.

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Police are searching for the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting.

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The final day of the Salsa on St Clair festival was cancelled.

— City Councillor Josh Matlow

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There was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals and two firearms were recovered at the scene.

— Deputy Police Chief Frank Barredo

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No arrests have been made so far.

— Deputy Police Chief Frank Barredo

Jul 12 Morning

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BBC News - WorldJul 12

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

Two people were killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a salsa festival on St Clair Avenue in Toronto. Police responded to reports of an active shooter around 8:12 PM local time. Officers discovered five victims with gunshot wounds, and two were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area and stated they will release further updates as more information becomes available.

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The Guardian - World NewsJul 12

Toronto shooting: two dead and four injured as police search for active shooter

Toronto police are searching for an active shooter following a shooting incident at the Salsa on St Clair festival on Saturday night. Officers responded to reports of multiple injuries at approximately 8:12 PM in the area of St Clair Avenue West near Arlington Avenue. Upon arrival, six individuals were found with gunshot wounds. Tragically, two of these victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The condition of the remaining four injured individuals is currently unknown. Police have urged the public to avoid the area and follow their directions.

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Fox News - WorldJul 12

Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and multiple wounded

Gunfire erupted Saturday night at the TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival in Midtown Toronto, a large Latin street celebration. Police responded to reports of a shooting at St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue around 8:12 p.m. local time, discovering an active shooter situation. Six individuals sustained gunshot wounds, with two pronounced dead at the scene and four others wounded. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and authorities state that suspect(s) are still at large. The Toronto Transit Commission temporarily suspended train stops at the nearby St. Clair West station due to the security incident, though service has since resumed.

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At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto.

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Police received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12 local time.

— Police

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Five victims with gunshot wounds were found by police.

— Police

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Two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

— Police

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Gunfire erupted at a Latin street festival in Toronto, resulting in at least two deaths and four injuries.

— Toronto Police Service