Two dead and at least four injured in a shooting in Toronto
Investigators said "there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals, and two firearms were recovered."
Image of the shooting in Canada
Two people were killed and at least four others were seriously injured in a shooting Saturday at a salsa festival that drew thousands of people to Toronto, according to Canadian police.
Investigators said "there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals, and two firearms were recovered."
They emphasized the danger that the apparent settling of scores could have posed to the more than 13,000 people attending the Latin music festival.
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"Two males have been pronounced dead" and "another four individuals have been transported to local hospitals with serious injuries," Toronto's deputy police chief, Frank Barredo, said.
Police had initially referred to an "active shooter," but "that does not appear to be the case," Barredo said.
Asked about the perpetrators, he did "not rule out" that more people could have been involved than the two mentioned. "There have been no arrests at this time," Barredo said.
Prime Minister Carney, “horrified”
"My prayers are with the families grieving their loved ones," he said.
Carney also expressed his thanks "to the police officers and other first responders whose courage and fast action prevented further tragedy."
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she was "deeply disturbed and angry about this reckless and irresponsible act of violence right in the middle of a festival attended by families, children, seniors."
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