2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say
Two individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries following a shooting incident near a street festival in Toronto. Authorities initially issued an active shooter warning before confirming that the scene had been secured.
A shooting near a Toronto street festival resulted in two fatalities and left three others wounded, according to local police reports. The initial response involved a high-priority alert as law enforcement worked to locate a potential active shooter in the vicinity of the public gathering.
Emergency services responded to the scene where the five victims were discovered. The three survivors were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, though their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
Investigators remained on-site for several hours to collect evidence and interview potential witnesses. The Toronto Police Service later updated the public to clarify that the immediate area had been secured and there was no further risk to the attendees of the festival. Source: Toronto Police Service via Associated Press.
