At least two people were killed and four others injured in a shooting near a festival in Toronto on Saturday night, police said.
According to police, an exchange of gunfire occurred between two people who were targeting each other.
Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said investigators recovered two firearms after the shooting, which was reported at 20:12 p.m. near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was taking place.
No suspect or suspects had been arrested by the time of a late-night press conference, where Barredo confirmed that both victims were men.
Officers initially urged the public to avoid the area before later announcing that the scene had been secured.
also
Two killed, several injured in shooting at Toronto Latin festival
"The two gunmen involved in the attack indiscriminately put a large number of people at risk," Barredo added.
Toronto, Canada's largest city, ranks among the safest major cities in North America. Fatal shootings, especially those involving multiple victims in public places, are relatively rare.
