Deadly shooting at Toronto street festival; two dead, three injured

Kabul Times News | Report: Abdul Haq Hamidi

At least two people were killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, Canada. The incident occurred Saturday evening at the famous Salsa on St. Clair festival, one of the largest Latin American cultural festivals in Canada.

Toronto police and rescue forces confirmed the incident and announced that two people were killed and three others were injured. However, details about the identities of the victims and the medical conditions of the injured have not been released yet.

According to Reuters, the investigation into the motive and manner of the shooting is ongoing, and security officials have not yet provided further information in this regard.

Meanwhile, CNN reported, citing unofficial sources, that it is possible that two gunmen were trying to target each other, which resulted in the shooting. Police have launched a massive operation to identify and arrest the perpetrators, and two firearms have been recovered from the scene.

The Salsa on St. Clair festival has been held in downtown Toronto for more than 22 years and attracts nearly 900,000 visitors annually. The deadly shooting has raised concerns about the safety of public events in Canada.