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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
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wrote in a social media post Saturday evening that he was \u201cdevastated by the senseless violence at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMy thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected,\u201d he added. \u201cThank you to Toronto Police and our first responders for responding to this horrific incident. The person responsible must be caught, brought to justice and spend the rest of their life behind bars.\u201d<\/p>\n
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also issued a statement saying that he was \u201cshocked\u201d to hear of the shooting.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur prayers are with the families of the two individuals who passed away, and we hope for a full recovery for those injured,\u201d he wrote in a social media post. \u201cMay the police find the monster responsible for this innocent loss of life and bring them to justice.\u201d<\/p>\n
Timeline of events<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 8:12:00 PM<\/p>\n
Police receive reports of an active shooter near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 8:20:00 PM<\/p>\n
Police advising the public to stay away from the area<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 8:36:00 PM<\/p>\n
Festival vendors begin shutting down booths<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 8:41:00 PM<\/p>\n
Police say 5 people located with gunshot wounds, 2 people pronounced dead<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 9:23:00 PM<\/p>\n
Police say they have secured the area<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 9:26:00 PM<\/p>\n
Police say 6 people located with gunshot wounds<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 9:35:00 PM<\/p>\n
Ontario Premier Doug Ford issues a statement addressing the mass shooting<\/p>\n
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026, 10:26:00 PM<\/p>\n
Police say 7 people located with gunshot wounds<\/p>\n
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