Toronto police said five people were found with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was underway.1 min readJul 12, 2026 07:49 AM IST First published on: Jul 12, 2026 at 07:49 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookPolice respond to an active shooter at the Salsa on St. Clair event in Toronto. (Photo: AP)Two people were killed, and three others were wounded in a shooting Saturday near a street festival in Toronto, according to the Associated Press (AP). Police initially warned of an active shooter and later confirmed the scene had been secured.Toronto police said five people were found with gunshot wounds near the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, close to where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was taking place. Officers had urged the public to steer clear of the area while they responded to the scene.The AP reported that police later said the area had been secured, though no details on a suspect or any arrests had been released at that time. Security was beefed up in the area.Salsa on St. Clair is a Latino-themed cultural festival held in Toronto.This is a developing story and will be updated.AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogArgentina vs Switzerland Live, FIFA World Cup 2026: 2nd half starts; ARG lead 1-01 minute agoUS-Iran War Live Updates: US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz19 minutes agoS Janaki (1938-2026): Vijay, Rajinikanth, Khushbu, Chiranjeevi and others pay tribute to singer20 minutes agoIndia news Live Updates 11 July 2026 | Pune building collapse: Seven bodies recovered after 72 hours, one still missing9 hours agoVietnam boat capsize updates: Embassy confirms death of 15 Indians — 10 from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Andhra, 2 from Kerala9 hours ago