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'Despicable': Toronto police condemn deadly festival shooting

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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

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CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Torontonians describe chaos, heartbreak after fatal shooting at St. Clair festival

Torontonians describe chaos, heartbreak after fatal shooting at St. Clair festival

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...

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

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...

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 []

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.

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 []

Off The Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Shooting close to Toronto street festival results in 2 deaths, 4 injuries

A shooting occurred near a Toronto street festival that resulted in the death of two men and four injuries on Saturday night, police said, according to the Associated Press. Police said two people initially exchanged gunfire. Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said two firearms were recovered after the incident near the area where the []...Click to read more

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

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.

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal

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.

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

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 []

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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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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves 3 dead including suspect

A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian and the alleged gunman, triggering rare alarm in the Canadian city. The bloodshed took place in a partly Jewish neighbourhood that includes kosher markets and restaurants but police declined to comment on what the motive might have been and whether the incident amounted to a hate crime or act of terror. Montreal police chief Fady Dagher said the incident was “more than terrible”. “It’s a tragedy,...

Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 24, 2026

Juneteenth Marred By Nationwide Violence

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations were marked by a series of violent incidents in cities across the country, from Oakland, California, to Chicago, Illinois, and several places in between. Juneteenth commemorates June

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

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

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

After deadly Montreal shooting, Quebec premier says it's a 'safe city'

Quebec’s Premier Christine Frechette reassured that Montreal is a ‘safe city’ during a press conference after a deadly shooting left three people dead. Police said the victims included a police officer, a civilian and the suspected assailant. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #canada #quebec #montreal #shooting #christinefrechette 👉 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

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jul 3, 2026

Why I’m Not Going to Essence Fest: ClaireSulmers.SubStack.com

I won’t be going to Essence Fest this year! It will be the first time in years that I won’t be making my annual trip to New Orleans to indulge in incredible food, attend countless events, and dance the night away at unforgettable concerts. Read more and subscribe at ClaireSulmers.Substack.com. The post Why I’m Not Going to Essence Fest: ClaireSulmers.SubStack.com appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

BOL News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto ‘Salsa’ Festival

The Salsa festival is one of Toronto's largest celebrations of Latin American culture. The post Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto ‘Salsa’ Festival appeared first on BOL News.

Knewz

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· Jun 22, 2026

Bloodshed at Chicago Juneteenth event as drive-by shooting wounds 13, police search for suspects

What started as an ordinary day at Chicago’s Princeton Park descended into chaos when a freak shooting left 13 people wounded and one of the victims is in critical condition. The incident took place during a Juneteenth celebration around 11 p.m. on Friday, June 19. The Chicago Police Department has yet to make any arrests...

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.

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.

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.

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead and at least 4 wounded in Toronto street festival mass shooting, police say

Toronto police warned the public that an active shooting was underway Saturday night at the city's Salsa on St Clair festival

Wirepoints

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 shot, 3 fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago – ABC7 (Chicago)

Much of the violence unfolded on Saturday night into Sunday morning. According to Chicago police, at least 15 people were shot, 1 fatally, between 11 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday.

National Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tracing the terrifying moments of how the Montreal shooting unfolded

Eyewitness accounts and videos posted on social media show how the terrifying moment of violence occurred in 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. []

Metro

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· Jun 28, 2026

Is there a responsible way of travelling to festivals these days?

Is there a responsible way of travelling to festivals these days?

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