2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say
Two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting near a street festival in Toronto, Canada. Police have secured the scene, but no suspects have been identified yet.
Why it matters
Public safety incidents at cultural festivals raise concerns about urban security and community safety.
Two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting Saturday (July 11, 2026) near a Toronto street festival, in Canada , prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene had been secured.
Toronto police said five people were found with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was underway. Officers initially urged the public to avoid the area while they responded.
Police later said the scene had been secured. No information on a suspect or arrests was immediately released.
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