Toronto police are responding to an active shooter incident near the popular TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival on Saturday evening, prompting authorities to urge the public to avoid the area.
According to Toronto police, officers received reports of gunfire near the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, close to the annual street festival celebrating Latin culture. Police said multiple people have been injured, but the exact number of victims and the severity of their injuries have not yet been released.
Authorities issued an urgent public warning shortly after 8:20 p.m., advising residents and festival-goers to stay away from the area while emergency crews respond. The suspect has not been publicly identified, and police have not confirmed whether anyone is in custody.
The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival is one of Canada’s largest free Latin street festivals, attracting thousands of visitors each year with live music, dancing, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. The incident unfolded while the festival was taking place, causing panic among attendees.
Emergency medical personnel and a large police presence remain at the scene as investigators work to secure the area and determine what led to the shooting.
This remains a rapidly developing situation. Officials are asking the public to avoid the neighborhood and allow first responders to do their work.
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