Gunman fired at US consulate in Toronto, second time building was shot at this year - Fox News
A gunman fired at the US Consulate in Toronto, marking the second such incident this year, though no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating potential links to organized gun-for-hire networks that have also targeted local Jewish institutions.
Why it matters
The repeated targeting of a diplomatic facility and local community sites raises significant security concerns in Toronto.
A gunman fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on Monday, marking the second time this year someone shot at the building, according to authorities. A single shell casing was found at the scene, and there was damage to the building's facade. No injuries were reported in the incident. "The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada are open and operating normally, though some routine U.S. citizen services in Toronto are being rescheduled," the consulate said in a statement. GUNFIRE SHATTERS TORONTO LATIN STREET FESTIVAL, LEAVING AT LEAST 2 DEAD AND MULTIPLE WOUNDED Toronto Deputy Police Chief Frank Barredo said there was a high-speed chase after the shooting that lasted an hour. However, no arrest was made and Barredo committed to continuing the search for those involved. "We will approach this investigation with great seriousness," Barredo said at a news conference.
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