# Salsa Festival Shaken by Gunfire | Toronto News

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-07-18T00:40:45+00:00
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A deadly shooting at Toronto’s beloved Salsa on St. Clair festival left two men dead and several others injured, including a young woman whose blood-stained dress went viral — sparking national outcry and urgent calls for tougher gun laws. Police want automatic first-degree murder charges for fatal shootings in public, even as citywide gun violence dips. A grieving mother, Shondelle Reis, visited the wounded teen — a painful reunion that reopened old wounds. The victims, Shaquan Quashie and Cesar Vernaza, were targeted, while bystanders were caught in the crossfire. No arrests have been made. Now, the future of the festival hangs in the balance as city leaders vow to protect cultural traditions from violence — and push for real change. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2f6d6b62809ef623

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