Toronto Festival Shooting Update: 2 killed, several injured as gunman opens fire at Canada's street festival, manhunt underway

Toronto Festival Shooting: Two people killed and four others were left injured after a shooting near a Toronto street festival on Saturday (July 11, 2026) in an area lined with shops and restaurants, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure. Following the incident, police in Toronto sprung into action and launched a manhunt for the active shooter. In a post on X, police said that six people were found with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was underway.



Officers initially urged the public to avoid the area while they responded. Police later said the scene had been secured but cautioned that a suspect or suspects had not been apprehended. A large police presence remained in the area near Salsa in Toronto, a Latino-themed cultural celebration.


“I am devastated by the senseless violence at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival that has claimed two lives and injured others,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in a social media post. “My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected.


As the sun set on a warm summer evening, crowds filled the street, celebrating with music and dancing. The festive atmosphere was shattered when reports emerged of an active shooter, with multiple people said to have been injured. A large police presence remained in the area near the festival, an annual celebration of Latin American culture that draws thousands of people to the city's St Clair West neighborhood for live music, dancing, food and cultural performances.