At least 2 dead multiple wounded – Toronto residents and visitors alike were plunged into shock on Saturday evening when a violent shooting erupted at one of the city’s beloved street festivals. According to police officials, at least two individuals have lost their lives while several others sustained gunshot wounds during the incident. The Salsa on St. Clair festival, a popular annual celebration of Latin music and dance, was in full swing when the gunfire broke out near the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue.

Police received the initial call reporting an active shooter at approximately 8:12 p.m. on July 11, 2026. Officers quickly mobilized to the area, establishing a perimeter and securing the scene. In a subsequent social media announcement, law enforcement confirmed that the immediate area had been contained, though they emphasized that the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting remained at large. This…