At least two people were killed in a shooting attack in Toronto at the Salsa on St. Clair music festival, police announced on Sunday.
Another three people were reported to have been wounded in the attack.
The Toronto Police requested that people avoid the area and follow all police instructions.
A Toronto Police spokesperson declined to provide additional details to Reuters beyond the information posted on the department’s official feed on X.
Police said updates would be provided as more information became available. No details were immediately released about a suspect, motive, or arrests.
CURRENT INFO:
-6 people located w/gunshot wounds
-2 people pronounced deceased
-police remain o/s
-suspect(s) still outstanding
-more information to follow #GO1436736
^av— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 12, 2026
According to the event’s website, Salsa in Toronto is “Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration.”
Mark Carney mourns shooting attack victims
Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, stated that he was “horrified” by the shooting.
“My prayers are with the families grieving their loved ones, those who are in critical condition, and everyone who has been affected by this horrific event,” he wrote in a post on X/Twitter.
I am horrified by the shooting that has killed two people at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival in Toronto.
My prayers are with the families grieving their loved ones, those who are in critical condition, and everyone who has been affected by this horrific event.
My thanks to…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) July 12, 2026
“My thanks to the police officers and other first responders whose courage and fast action prevented further tragedy,” he added. “Police have my full support as they work to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.”
Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, also announced in a post on X that he was “devastated by the senseless violence.”
I am devastated by the senseless violence at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival that has claimed two lives and injured others.
My thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected. Thank you to Toronto Police and our first responders for responding to this…
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 12, 2026
“My thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected,” he wrote. “Thank you to Toronto Police and our first responders for responding to this horrific incident.”
Ford also added that the person responsible for the shooting “must be caught, brought to justice and spend the rest of their life behind bars.”
Reuters contributed to this report.
