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A Toronto police officer is seen blocking traffic on St. Clair Avenue one day after the shooting at Salsa on St. Clair festival, July 12.EDUARDO LIMA/The Globe and Mail
Toronto’s police chief says officers have made arrests in a shooting that killed two people and sent thousands running for cover at a weekend street festival in the city last month.
Police Chief Myron Demkiw was asked about the investigation into the shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival during an unrelated news conference today and said he has been advised the “persons responsible” have been arrested.
He said investigators are still working on the case and will provide more details on Thursday.
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Gunfire erupted July 11 at the popular street party where police said 13,000 people had gathered.
Police have said the shooting was a “targeted event,” and identified the victims as 25-year-old Shaquan Quashie and 20-year-old Cesar Vernaza. Four others were sent to hospital.
The second day of the festival was cancelled as police continued their investigation. The annual event celebrates Latin culture, food and music.