2 killed, 5 injured in Toronto festival shooting — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): Two people have been killed and five others injured in a shooting incident in Toronto, Canada, media reports said on Sunday. Police said officers found five people suffering from gunshot wounds, with two victims pronounced dead at the scene. The conditions of the remaining injured victims were not immediately known. The shooting took place in Midtown Toronto during the annual Salsa on St. Clair Latin festival, according to CTV News. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and follow police instructions as investigations and emergency response efforts continued, Reuters reported. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “horrified” by the shooting and expressed support for police efforts to identify and arrest those responsible. “My prayers are with the families grieving their loved ones, those who are in critical condition, and everyone affected by this horrific event,” Carney said in a post on X. A Toronto Police spokesperson declined to provide further details beyond information shared on the department’s official X account. Police said more updates would be released as additional information became available. No details were immediately provided about possible suspects, the motive behind the shooting, or any arrests.