At least two people are dead and multiple others are wounded after a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police say.
Police have secured the scene. The suspect or suspects in the shooting are still at large, authorities said in a social media post.
Police said they got the call for reports of an active shooter near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue at 8:12 p.m.
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Toronto’s CTV reported the Salsa on St. Clair festival was taking place at the time.
Toronto police said six people were located with gunshot wounds and two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Authorities said a “large police presence remains in the area as officers continue their investigation” and asked people to avoid the area.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a statement on social media.
“I am devastated by the senseless violence at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival that has claimed two lives and injured others,” he said in the post.
“The person responsible must be caught, brought to justice and spend the rest of their life behind bars,” he added.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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