The Toronto Police Service has launched an investigation following a shooting incident that erupted Saturday night at a bustling Latin street festival in Midtown Toronto. The outbreak of violence left at least two people dead and four others injured.
Authorities reported receiving multiple calls concerning a shooting near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue at 8:12 p.m. local time. Officers responding to the scene quickly determined it was an active shooter situation.
Emergency responders arriving at the scene found six individuals suffering from gunshot injuries. Tragically, officials confirmed that two of the victims died at the scene.
Officers respond to an active shooter situation during the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (Keito Newman/The Canadian Press via AP)
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities have indicated that the suspect or suspects are still at large.
Following the shooting, the Toronto Transit Commission suspended train stops at the nearby St. Clair West station on Line 1 Yonge-University due to what officials described as a “security incident.”
Regular transit service has since resumed.
Paramedics respond to an active shooter at the Salsa on St. Clair event in Toronto, Saturday. (Keito Newman/The Canadian Press via AP)
Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and follow all directives from police at the scene.
The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival, Toronto’s biggest Latin culture celebration, was celebrating its 22nd annual event in Toronto’s Hillcrest Village.
Emergency Task Force vehicles and police officers are seen on the site of a shooting in Toronto on Saturday. (Jorge UZON / AFP via Getty Images)
The Toronto Police Service told News Media no further information is available.
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