Two Dead and Six Injured in Toronto Street Festival Shooting

Published: July 12, 2026, 7:45 am

A violent shooting incident occurred on Saturday night at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto, prompting a significant police response to the active shooter situation. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene of the event, which is recognized as Canada’s largest Latin street festival.

In addition to the fatalities, police reported that six other people were discovered with gunshot wounds. It remains unclear at this stage whether the two deceased victims are included among the total count of six wounded individuals. Law enforcement officials have not yet released any information regarding a potential suspect involved in the attack, though police have confirmed that 2 shooters were involved in the incident.