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Two dead, six wounded in shooting at Toronto salsa festival

The suspect remains at large, police said Two people were killed and at least six others were injured in a mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday evening. Police received…

Two dead, six wounded in shooting at Toronto salsa festival
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The suspect remains at large, police said Two people were killed and at least six others were injured in a mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday evening. Police received reports of an active shooter shortly after 8 p.m. and cordoned off the area. The suspect remains at large. "A large police presence remains in the area as officers con

RT.com 12 Jul 2026, 08:17 GMT+10 The suspect remains at large, police said Two people were killed and at least six others were injured in a mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday evening. Police received reports of an active shooter shortly after 8 p.m. and cordoned off the area.

The suspect remains at large. "A large police presence remains in the area as officers continue their investigation. Please continue to avoid the area and follow directions from emergency personnel," police said.

Videos from the scene show people running for cover after gunshots rang out. Another video shows paramedics treating the victims. DETAILS TO FOLLOW (RT.com) Toronto

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Published
Jul 11, 2026
Updated
Jul 11, 2026
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Toronto Telegraph
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Crime
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