A deadly shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival has prompted renewed calls for stronger security at major public events.
According to the report, gunfire erupted Saturday night as about 13,000 people attended the festival, leaving two people dead and several others injured. Witnesses described scenes of panic as crowds fled the area.
The report said local business owners and residents are urging city officials and event organizers to strengthen security at future festivals.
According to the report, emergency preparedness experts cautioned that no open-air festival can be made completely secure.
While they support reviewing security arrangements, they argue that long-term efforts should also address the underlying causes of gun violence rather than relying solely on increased policing and event security.
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Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow says “everything is on the table” when it comes to street festival safety following a reckless exchange of gunfire that claimed two lives and left several injured at the Salsa on St. Clair festival on Saturday night.
— CityNews Toronto (@CityNewsTO) July 13, 2026
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