At least two killed in Toronto mass shooting with manhunt now underway
•At least two people were killed in a mass shooting during the Salsa on St Clair festival in Toronto.
•A manhunt is underway for the suspect(s) as six others sustained gunshot wounds.
•Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed devastation over the incident and thanked emergency responders.
المصدر: GB News | Source: GB NewsA urgent manhunt has been launched after at least two people were killed in Toronto, Canada.
Toronto Police received reports of a shooting at St Clair Avenue at 8.12pm local time (1.12am BST).
The street was hosting a salsa festival at the time of the attack.
At least six other people have been found with gunshot wounds.
TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayToronto Police Operations has advised the public to stay away from the scene.
"A large police presence remains in the area as officers continue their investigation," Toronto Police said on social media.
The suspect or suspects are still to be apprehended, the force added.
Video from the scene showed emergency services performing CPR on a wounded person within a police cordon..
Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, said he was "devastated" by the violence which had happened on the streets.
"My thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone affected. Thank you to Toronto Police and our first responders for responding to this horrific incident," he added.
St Clair Avenue in midtown Toronto is a busy area lined with shops and restaurants.
The area was hosting the 22nd edition of the city's annual Salsa on St Clair Latin festival, featuring live music and dance performances
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→At least two people were killed in a mass shooting during the Salsa on St Clair festival in Toronto.
→A manhunt is underway for the suspect(s) as six others sustained gunshot wounds.
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