Two people were killed and four others injured in a shooting near a street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said.
Officers initially warned the public about an active shooter before later declaring the scene secure.
Toronto police said six people were found with gunshot wounds near St Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St Clair festival was taking place.
Police urged people to avoid the area while officers responded to the incident. They later confirmed that the scene had been secured, although the suspect or suspects had not been arrested.
A heavy police presence remained around the festival site, which hosts the annual Latino-themed cultural celebration.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was “devastated” by the violence.
“I am devastated by the senseless violence at the Salsa on St Clair Festival that has claimed two lives and injured others,” Ford wrote in a social media post. “My thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected.”
Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is considered one of North America’s safest major cities. Fatal shootings, particularly those involving multiple victims in public places, are relatively uncommon.
