At least 2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say
"Please avoid the area immediately and follow all directions from police," Toronto police said in a X post
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"Please avoid the area immediately and follow all directions from police," Toronto police said in a X post. The violence erupted at the Salsa on St Clair festival just after 8 p.m., Toronto Police Service said in a statement on X . A large police presence remained in the area near Salsa in Toronto, a Latino themed cultural celebration. “I am devastated by the senseless violence at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival that has claimed two lives and injured others,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in a social media post. “My thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected.
Furthermore, 5 people shot, 2 dead in Toronto active shooter incident: Police. CTV The shooting was reported just before 8:15 p.m. ET, police in the Canadian city said. As of 9:20 p.m., police had secured the scene and were investigating.
In addition, The popular festival had been held annually for 22 years, CNN reported , citing the organizers. Fatal shootings, particularly those involving multiple victims in public, are relatively rare. Instagram/am.arsalan.kh At least six people are being treated for gunshot wounds, police added.
Moreover, Investigators have secured the area and urged residents to avoid the neighbourhood as a heavy police presence continues and the investigation remains underway.
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"Please avoid the area immediately and follow all directions from police," Toronto police said in a X post.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe violence erupted at the Salsa on St Clair festival just after 8 p.m., Toronto Police Service said in a statement on X .
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesA large police presence remained in the area near Salsa in Toronto, a Latino themed cultural celebration. “I am devastated by the senseless violence at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival that has claimed two lives and injured others,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in a social media post. “My thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected.
reliability moderate3/4 sources2 killed, 6 injured in shooting at Toronto festival.
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5 people shot, 2 dead in Toronto active shooter incident: Police.
according to Ada Derana +2CTV The shooting was reported just before 8:15 p.m. ET, police in the Canadian city said.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesAs of 9:20 p.m., police had secured the scene and were investigating.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesThe popular festival had been held annually for 22 years, CNN reported , citing the organizers.
according to New York PostFatal shootings, particularly those involving multiple victims in public, are relatively rare.
according to The IndependentInstagram/am.arsalan.kh At least six people are being treated for gunshot wounds, police added.
according to New York PostInvestigators have secured the area and urged residents to avoid the neighbourhood as a heavy police presence continues and the investigation remains underway.
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according to The Times of India - Top StoriesLocal media reported the shooting took place in an area where a salsa festival was being held.
according to Channel News AsiaThe incident comes soon after another shooting in Montreal late last month, where two people, including a police officer, were killed by an assailant who was then shot dead by law enforcement.
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A large police presence remained in the area near Salsa in Toronto, a Latino themed cultural celebration. “I am devastated by the senseless…
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