Toronto active shooter incident leaves 5 people injured, 2 dead, police say

(Reuters) - Five people were injured and two were ​pronounced dead following an active shooter incident ‌in Toronto on Saturday, according to a police emergency alert on X.

Police said officers located five people injured with gunshot ​wounds. Two victims were pronounced dead at ​the scene. The conditions of the remaining victims ⁠were not immediately known.

The shooting occurred in Midtown ​Toronto during the Salsa on St. Clair festival, an ​annual Latin festival, according to CTV News.

Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and follow all directions from police as ​the investigation and response continued.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark ​Carney said he was "horrified" by the shooting and said the ‌police ⁠had his full support in their efforts to apprehend those responsible, in a post on X.

"My prayers are with the families grieving their loved ones, those ​who are in ​critical condition ⁠and everyone who has been affected by this horrific event," he said.

A Toronto ​Police spokesperson declined to provide additional details ​beyond ⁠the information posted on the department's official feed on X.

Police said updates would be provided as more information ⁠became ​available. No details were immediately ​released about a suspect, motive or arrests.