India, July 13 -- A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two people and wounded five on Saturday, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.

Toronto Police spokesperson Shannon Eames said there were two deceased and five others with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St Clair Festival was underway.

Officers urged the public to avoid the area while they responded. Police later said the scene had been secured but cautioned that a suspect or suspects had not been apprehended. Valerie Rodriguez said she was sitting next to a restaurant on Saturday night when she saw people screaming and running.

"A bunch of people . told...