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2 dead in shooting at Toronto music festival, police searching for suspects

South China Morning Post

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2 dead in shooting at Toronto music festival, police searching for suspects

Police in Canada were searching on Sunday for the suspect or suspects involved in a shooting at a Latino music festival in Toronto that left two people dead and four others seriously injured. “Police are continuing their investigation at the scene,” City Councillor Josh Matlow said on social media, alluding to the attack on Saturday night. The final day of the Salsa on St Clair festival, Sunday, was cancelled, he added. According to initial reports gathered on Saturday evening, “there was an...

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least two killed in shooting at Toronto music festival

At least two people are dead and three more are injured after a shooting Saturday evening in Toronto, Canada. According to Toronto Police Operations, police responded at 8:12 p.m. to an active shooter at St. Clair and West Arlington Avenues, which is the site of Salsa on St. Clair, a Latin music festival. Police found []

Reuters

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Despicable': Toronto police condemn deadly festival shooting

Toronto police are hunting for suspects after gunfire at a crowded Latin music festival killed at least two people. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #toronto #gunfire #musicfestival Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4y8Lvy6 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead and several injured at Toronto street festival as police search for ‘active shooter’

The shooting occurred on Saturday evening

Sky News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

At least two people were killed and four others injured after gunfire erupted during a crowded street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities have confirmed. The shooting occurred around 8:12 p.m. local time on St. Clair Avenue, where thousands of people had gathered for the annual Salsa on St. Clair festival. Police responded to reports of [] Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Toronto festival cancelled after shooting leaves 2 dead, multiple people injured

Toronto festival cancelled after shooting leaves 2 dead, multiple people injured

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Toronto Police Search for Shooters After 2 Killed at Street Festival

Two people were killed and at least four others injured during a shooting at a street festival in Toronto on Saturday evening, local police said. Gunshots rang out as hundreds were gathered for a block party called Salsa on St. Clair, a marquee event on the city’s summer calendar for the past 22 years. Emergency []

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 dead in 'salsa festival' shooting in Toronto

2 dead in 'salsa festival' shooting in Toronto

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead, multiple injured in shooting at Toronto festival

Shooting at Latin festival in Toronto leaves two people dead and multiple others injured. Motive not yet clear.

CNN

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mass shooting at Latin street festival in Toronto

Two people were killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police said. #cnn #news #toronto

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4

TORONTO, July 12, (AP): A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people Saturday evening, police said, adding that what initially prompted...

Korea Times News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2, wounds 4

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2, wounds 4

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

Toronto street festival shooting: 2 killed, 5 injured

A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two people and wounded five on Saturday, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure. Toronto Police spokesperson Shannon Eames said there were two deceased and five others with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St Clair Avenue West and []

The Guardian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Toronto shooting: two dead and four injured at Salsa on St Clair street festival

Police say two people exchanged gunfire in shooting that mayor called an ‘irresponsible act of violence’ in festival attended by familiesA shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people on Saturday evening, police said, adding that what initially prompted an active-shooter warning was an exchange of gunfire between two people targeting each other.Toronto police deputy chief Frank Barredo said investigators recovered two firearms after the shooting, which was reported at 8.12pm near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St Clair festival was underway. Continue reading...

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival

Two people were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening. In a social media post shared at 8:20 p.m., Toronto police issued a warning to the public about an active shooter at the site of the festival near St. Clair [] The post 2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

Canada – Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say

Photo – Two killed in mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police say A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people Saturday evening, police said, adding that what initially prompted an active-shooter warning was an exchange of gunfire between two people targeting each other. []

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 5, police say

A shooting near a Toronto street festival has killed two people and wounded five others.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and multiple wounded

At least two people were killed and four others wounded after gunfire erupted at Toronto's TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival. Police are investigating the deadly shooting.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two killed in mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police say

Two people were killed and several others injured after at least two shooters exchanged gunfire amid crowds of roughly 13,000 people at Canada’s biggest Latin street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said. A total of six people were shot, and several suspects are believed to be at large after the shooting at the Salsa The post Two killed in mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police say appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Western Standard

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· Jul 12, 2026

UPDATE: All suspects remain at large after Toronto street festival mass shooting kills two, wounds five

Toronto police provided new details on the deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival during a late-night news conference Saturday, describing a complex, fluid, and chaotic investigation involving multiple suspects and clarifying that it was not an active shooter situation despite initial reports.

ABC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say

A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people

Russia Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead, six wounded in shooting at Toronto salsa festival (VIDEOS)

Two people were killed and at least six others were injured in a mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead, four injured in mass shooting at street festival in Canada's Toronto, suspect at large

A shooting near Toronto's annual Salsa on St. Clair street festival left two people dead and four others injured, prompting a massive police response and a search for the suspect or suspects.

B92.net

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bloodshed at Toronto festival: Shooting among 13,000 people; Fatalities reported VIDEO

Following the shooting at a festival in Toronto, six people were found with gunshot wounds, while two people died at the scene.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 2 dead, 5 wounded near Latin street festival in Toronto

Two people were killed and five wounded in a shooting near Canada’s largest Latin street festival Saturday, according to police, who urged the public to avoid the area as officers continued their investigation. Police wrote on the US social media company X that they received reports of a shooting at 8.12 pm (1212GMT) near Toronto’s []...Click to read more

Global News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Salsa on St. Clair festival cancelled in aftermath of deadly shootings

Toronto police say the fatal shooting Saturday night at the Salsa on St. Clair festival appears to have been from two men in the crowd firing at each other, not a random shooter.

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Shooting near street festival in Canada kills two

Two people have been killed and three are wounded after a shooting near a street festival in the Canadian city of Toronto.

Crime Prevention Research Center

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· Jun 25, 2026

Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 25 Cases During December 2025

Conyers, Georgia, December 3, 2025 (Atlanta News First) The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chiquitos Cantina and Grill on Old Salem Road SE. Police said the suspect, later identified as Bryan Rosas, pulled a gun inside the restaurant and started shooting during an argument at the bar. Two witnesses fired back at [] The post Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 25 Cases During December 2025 appeared first on Crime Prevention Research Center.

Now Magazine

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘We need to do better as a city’: Witnesses recount chaos after Salsa on St. Clair shooting

What to know Festivalgoers who witnessed Saturday night’s deadly shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival are sharing videos and firsthand accounts online, describing... The post ‘We need to do better as a city’: Witnesses recount chaos after Salsa on St. Clair shooting appeared first on NOW Toronto.

JFeed

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· Jun 22, 2026

Active Shooting Incident Unfolding Near Montreal Chabad Area Along Decarie Boulevard, Casualties Reported

Montreal Police Respond to Reports of Active Shooter Incident on Decarie Boulevard

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 dead, several hurt in Toronto shooting, attacker at large

TORONTO, Canada: Two people were killed Saturday and at least four more were wounded in a shooting at a salsa festival in Toronto, local police said, with a suspect remaining at la...

McKoysNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Cop Charged in Controversial Granville Fatal Shooting Heads to Circuit Court

ST JAMES, Jamaica : Granville Fatal Shooting — Constable Andrew Wilson, the police officer charged [] The post Cop Charged in Controversial Granville Fatal Shooting Heads to Circuit Court appeared first on McKoysNews.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Dua maut, empat parah insiden tembakan di festival Toronto

TORONTO: Dua orang terbunuh manakala sekurang-kurangnya empat lagi cedera parah dalam insiden tembakan di sebuah festival salsa yang dihadiri ribuan pengunjung di Toronto, menurut polis Kanada. Siasatan awal mendapati berlaku kejadian berbalas tembakan antara dua individu, dengan polis merampas dua laras senjata api di lokasi kejadian. Pihak berkuasa berkata, insiden yang dipercayai berpunca daripada perselisihan ... Read more The post Dua maut, empat parah insiden tembakan di festival Toronto appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Fark

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· Jun 23, 2026

Gunman ambush leads to polite killing in Montreal. What's that? Oh POLICE killing. My bad [Sad]

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 dead, multiple injuries after mass shooting at Salsa on St. Clair street festival

Police are advising people to stay away from the area.

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