Tragedy in Toronto, gun shooting leaves two dead at a festival

Police announced that they initially received reports of an armed man in the St. Street area. Clair Avenue, where a sausage festival was taking place. Six men were found on the scene with gunshot wounds, and two were declared dead.

At a news conference, authorities said the shooting occurred after a shootout between two people. Two firearms were seized at the scene.

So far no suspects have been arrested, while investigations are continuing, writes BBCKlankosova broadcast.tv.

Toronto Deputy Chief of Police Francisco Baredo described the situation as <x0); very chaotic” -- announcing that about 13 thousand people were at the festival at the moment of the incident.

Police are investigating three separate crime scenes and have urged citizens to avoid the area, as well as anyone with information or images from the event contact the authorities.