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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Two killed, five wounded in Toronto shooting — police

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July 12, 2026

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The identity of the shooter and his motives are unknown at this point

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DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Toronto Shooting: 2 Killed, 5 Shot During Salsa Festival | Dawn News English

At least two people have been killed and five people were shot in what Toronto Police described as an active shooter incident. Police said officers found five people with gunshot wounds. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while the conditions of the remaining victims were not immediately known. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Sky News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two dead and four injured in Toronto shooting

Two dead and four injured in Toronto shooting

The Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

Montreal shooting updates: Canadian PM thanks ‘courageous’ officers following deadly attack

The suspected gunman was pronounced dead at the scene

CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Montreal shooting that killed 3, including police officer and civilian, was not terrorist attack: public security minister

The shooting in Montreal that left three people dead – a police officer, a civilian, and the lone suspect – was not an act of terrorism, according to Quebec’s public security minister. The Monday morning shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges borough triggered an active shooter alert and shelter-in-place order that lasted several hours. A second police [] The post Montreal shooting that killed 3, including police officer and civilian, was not terrorist attack: public security minister appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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.

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 []

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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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

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.

Russia Today

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· Jun 22, 2026

Two officers, civilian injured in Montreal shooting – police

Three people, including two police officers and a civilian, have been injured in a Montreal shooting Read Full Article at RT.com

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 23, 2026

WARMINGTON: Montreal officers in crosshairs amid nationwide war on cops

Shootout follows slaying of Toronto-area officers who were killed this month in line of duty

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 []

Daily Finland

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· Jun 23, 2026

3 dead in shooting in Montreal

Three people -- a police officer, a civilian and a suspect -- were killed in a shooting in Montreal, Canada on Monday, reported Xinhua, quoting local police. Montreal police said they responded to a call at around 11:30 a.m. local time at the intersection of De Courtrai and Trans Island avenues in the Cote-des-Neiges neighborhood. Police later confirmed on X the death of one of the responding officers while on duty. Another officer was critically injured and remained in life-threatening condition, a civilian was also killed, and the suspect was shot dead, police said.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

Canada: Montreal Police Officer and Civilian Killed in Côte-Des-Neiges Shooting; Armed Suspect Neutralised

A Montreal police officer and a civilian were killed, and another officer was critically injured, during a shooting in Côte-des-Neiges in Canada. The incident began around 11:35 AM, triggering a neighborhood lockdown. The armed suspect was subsequently shot and killed by police. Authorities confirmed that no other suspects are being sought.

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jul 5, 2026

Breaking: Two shootings in Burlington Sunday morning

Officers located the shooting suspect, who was running north on Church Street with a firearm in his hand. The post Breaking: Two shootings in Burlington Sunday morning first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Breaking: Two shootings in Burlington Sunday morning appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

WRAL News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Two people taken to the hospital after shooting outside Granville County home

The conditions of the two who were shot are unknown.

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.

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,...

CNN

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· Jun 23, 2026

Officer among 2 killed in a Montreal shooting

An officer has been killed in a shootout in Montreal, Canada, which law enforcement sources believe was a targeted attack on police. Authorities have not yet identified the other victim or the gunman, who was also confirmed to have been killed. #cnn #news #montreal

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Video shows deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada | AJ #shorts

A police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman were killed after a shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood of Montreal. Video shows the gunman firing towards police officers. Authorities have not yet determined a motive. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Wirepoints

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· Jun 29, 2026

2 dead, 12 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings – CBS2 (Chicago)

The ages of the victims range from 17 to 57.

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Toronto police give update on shooting that left 2 dead, multiple injured at street festival

Toronto police give update on shooting that left 2 dead, multiple injured at 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...

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

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 22, 2026

[Video] Footage from the attack scene in Canada:The terrorist attack in Montreal near a Jewish [...]

Footage from the attack scene in Canada:The terrorist attack in Montreal near a Jewish business center left at least one police officer injured. One attacker was neutralized, while authorities continue to search for other possible suspects.

BOL News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Shooting in Montreal leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead

Daytime shootings are less common in Canada than in the United States. The post Shooting in Montreal leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead appeared first on BOL News.

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.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

12 Injured in Shooting in Chicago, USA

Washington, June 21 (QNA) - A shooting targeting a group of people in Chicago, Illinois, left 12 injured.

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal UPDATE Manifesto

Horrific Shooting Spree in Downtown Montreal UPDATE Manifesto

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Shooting in Canada’s Montreal

Footage shows police personnel at the scene of a shooting in a Jewish neighborhood of Montreal that left three people dead, including the alleged assailant, according to Canadian police.

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

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 5, 2026

[Media] NEW - Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shoot fleeing man who turned gun on [...]

NEW - Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shoot fleeing man who turned gun on them during downtown Memphis pursuit.The suspect killed in the Memphis Guard shooting was Tyrin Johnson, an armed 20-year-old.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/y0enfpfbac/@disclosetvDisclose.tvNational Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuitBreaking news from around the world.

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...

BNO News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Several injured in shooting in suburban Cincinnati

A shooting in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio, has left several people injured, according to officials and local media. The shooting happened Saturday evening in Cheviot, a city just west of Cincinnati, after police were called to the 3600 block of Glenmore Avenue at about 5:40 p.m., according to WLWT. Cheviot police said there was active police [] The post Several injured in shooting in suburban Cincinnati appeared first on BNO News.

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jun 22, 2026

Civilian Victim of Montreal Shootout Allegedly Killed by Police Gunfire

A Montreal police officer, an armed suspect, and a civilian were killed during a dramatic shootout on Monday, while a second officer was seriously wounded. While the investigation remains ongoing, reports have emerged suggesting that the civilian victim, identified as Michael Mizrahi, a member of Montreal’s Jewish community, may have been struck by a female police officer during the exchange. The post Civilian Victim of Montreal Shootout Allegedly Killed by Police Gunfire appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

The Media Line

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· Jun 22, 2026

Montreal Police Respond to Shooting in Côte-des-Neiges

Montreal police responded Monday to an active shooting [] The post Montreal Police Respond to Shooting in Côte-des-Neiges appeared first on The Media Line.

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.

The Suburban

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· Jun 22, 2026

Montreal Police Officer Wounded in Shooting

Residents warned to Shelter in Place

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 3, 2026

Houston, Texas shooting: Mother shoots, kills 2 kids before turning gun on self in hotel, officials say

There was a Houston, Texas shooting. A mother shot and killed her 2 kids before turning the gun on herself in a hotel, officials say.

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