Toronto festival shooting raises safety fears, even as gun violence has declined
Toronto officials are reviewing festival security after police said 13,000 people were at the event when the shooting occurred.
- Deadly gunfire at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival killed two people and injured several others, raising concerns about gun violence and community safety despite police reports of declining shootings in the city.
- The two men who were killed were targeted and knew each other, according to police.
- The second day of the Salsa on St. Clair festival was canceled following the shooting incident.
- Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw called for tougher penalties for public gun attacks, noting that such shootings affect public safety and that security at other summer festivals is under review.
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After Saturday's fatal shooting, Salsa on St. Clair organizers threaten to cancel the festival if Toronto does not strengthen security.
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Toronto festival shooting raises safety fears, even as gun violence has declined
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Subhead:Canada's state broadcaster was quick to use a gang shooting at a Toronto street festival to push for more restrictions for law-abiding Canadians.# YouTube-embed:etK5vsK0aok Two people were killed and five others were injured at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair Festival over the weekend. Hours later, shots were fired near Polson Pier, a ride share was carjacked with passengers inside, and the suspect struck pedestrians and vehicles while flee…
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