Gunfire Reported At U.S. Consulate In Toronto; Police Investigating
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Police in Toronto are investigating after gunfire was reported at the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto early Tuesday morning. Authorities say no injuries were reported.
Toronto police responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports that someone had fired a gun at the consulate, located near University Avenue and Queen Street West. Investigators later confirmed that evidence of a firearm discharge was found at the scene.
No suspect information has been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the incident, calling it “an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbors.” He added that there must be zero tolerance for such behavior.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also denounced the shooting, noting that it comes just days after two Toronto-area synagogues were struck by gunfire. Chow said the city has increased police presence around both the U.S. and Israeli consulates as a precaution.
Officials say tensions tied to the ongoing war in Iran have prompted demonstrations outside the U.S. consulate in recent days, both supporting and protesting U.S. involvement.
Police have not said whether the shooting is connected to those demonstrations.
Toronto police responded to the scene around 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports that someone had fired a gun at the consulate, located near University Avenue and Queen Street West. Investigators later confirmed that evidence of a firearm discharge was found at the scene.
No suspect information has been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the incident, calling it “an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbors.” He added that there must be zero tolerance for such behavior.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also denounced the shooting, noting that it comes just days after two Toronto-area synagogues were struck by gunfire. Chow said the city has increased police presence around both the U.S. and Israeli consulates as a precaution.
Officials say tensions tied to the ongoing war in Iran have prompted demonstrations outside the U.S. consulate in recent days, both supporting and protesting U.S. involvement.
Police have not said whether the shooting is connected to those demonstrations.
