At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting - BBC News

Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.

Image source, Getty ImagesByTabby WilsonPublished12 July 2026, 02:11 BSTUpdated 04:56 BSTAt least two people have been killed in gunfire at a street festival in Toronto.

Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12 local time (01:12 BST), where a salsa festival was being held.

Six victims with gunshot wounds were found by police, who said two people had been pronounced dead at the scene.

At a press conference hours after the shooting, police said there had been an exchange of gunfire at the festival between two individuals, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.

Police were yet to arrest anyone in connection with the shooting, and investigations were ongoing.