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<\/p>\nTwo people were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto\u2019s Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
In a social media post shared at 8:20 p.m., Toronto police issued a warning to the public about an active shooter at the site of the festival near St. Clair and Arlington Avenues.<\/p>\n
Police say a total of seven people were found with gunshot wounds and two people were pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
Footage obtained by CityNews shows paramedics performing life-saving measures on at least one victim within a large crowd of spectators.<\/p>\n
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Authorities were able to secure the scene shortly after 9 p.m., and have cordoned off several blocks of St. Clair Avenue.<\/p>\n
Police have not announced any arrests or shared how many suspects they are looking for.<\/p>\n
\u201cA large police presence remains in the area as officers continue their investigation,\u201d police wrote in an update. \u201cPlease continue to avoid the area and follow directions from emergency personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n
Witnesses tell CityNews they heard multiple gun shots followed by screams from crowds of people who were running for cover.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.<\/p>\n
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