CN Tower dims lights each hour Sunday evening to honour Salsa on St. Clair shooting victims
Two men were killed and at least four others shot during the festival Saturday night when gunfire erupted shortly after 8 p.m. near St. Clair and Arlington.
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The CN Tower dimmed its lights at the top of each hour Sunday evening in homage to the victims of the Salsa on St. Clair shooting that occurred Saturday night.
Two men were killed at the festival during an exchange of gunfire that sent at least four others to hospital with serious gunshot wounds. Toronto Police said an estimated 13,000 people were attending the festival when shots rang out shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday in the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots followed by screams from crowds of people running for cover. The final day of Salsa on St. Clair was cancelled as police continue to investigate the incident.
The facts
How many people were killed in the Salsa on St. Clair shooting?
Two men were killed during the shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival on Saturday night, July 12, 2026.
When did the shooting happen?
The shooting occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue in Toronto.
How many people attended the festival?
An estimated 13,000 people were attending the Salsa on St. Clair festival when the shooting occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
What did the CN Tower do to honour the victims?
The CN Tower dimmed its lights at the top of each hour on Sunday evening, July 13, 2026, in homage to the shooting victims.
