Two dead at Toronto street festival as police search for ‘active shooter’

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Two people were killed and three others were injured after a shooter attacked a Toronto street festival.

Toronto police warned the public on Saturday evening that an active shooting was underway at the city’s Salsa on St Clair festival.

Police said that five people were hit in the shooting and that two died, according to Toronto City News.

City officials are warning the public to stay clear of the area as their investigation continues.

No information has been made available concerning the fate or identity of the shooter as of this report.

This is a developing story.