A shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on Saturday left two people dead and several others injured. The incident prompted organizers to cancel the festival's second day of programming.
The shooting occurred during what is typically a community celebration, raising concerns about public safety among residents and event attendees. The incident has sparked broader discussions about security at public gatherings in the city.
The event comes amid a reported decline in gun violence more broadly, making the festival shooting particularly notable in its impact on community confidence in outdoor public events.
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