2 people killed in Toronto street festival shooting

TORONTO – Toronto police say two people were killed in a shooting at a Salsa festival in St. Louis. Clair is popular.

Police said the shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the St. Louis area. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue.

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They said in social media posts that five people were found with gunshot wounds.

They said two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police asked the public to avoid the area.

Salsa in St. Petersburg St. Clair is an annual festival held in downtown Toronto to celebrate Latin culture, food and music.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2026.