Active Shooter Situation at Toronto Festival Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured

A shooting at a Toronto Latin festival has resulted in at least two fatalities and six injuries, with authorities reporting the gunman remains active. Police responded to the incident at the intersection of Saint Clair Avenue and Arlington Avenue, urging immediate evacuation of the area and adherence to police instructions.

"Active shooter, five people (were) located with gunshot wounds, two people (were) declared dead at the scene. We ask you to stay away from the area immediately and follow all police instructions," Toronto Police stated on X.

The area, a popular and busy commercial and tourist hub, was cordoned off by police. Images from CTV showed festival-goers fleeing the scene as numerous police vehicles, armored carriers, and ambulances converged on the location. The festival, which is Canada's largest annual street celebration and has been running for 22 years, was scheduled to continue on Sunday.

This incident follows a similar mass shooting in Canada earlier this year in February, where nine people were killed and 25 injured in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. In that case, the suspected gunman was among the deceased, apparently having died by suicide.

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Active shooter, five people (were) located with gunshot wounds, two people (were) declared dead at the scene. We ask you to stay away from the area immediately and follow all police instructions.