- Shots were fired at the United States consulate in downtown Toronto Tuesday morning, sparking a manhunt and national security investigation.
- Two suspects in a white Honda CRV fired multiple shots at the highly secured building around 4:30 a.m., causing damage but no injuries, before fleeing the scene, police said.
- “There were people inside the building. However, this building is highly secured and highly fortified and there were no injuries,” Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested the shooting could be linked to “sleeper cells” and global turmoil linked to the Iran war, though police stated it is too early to determine a motive.
- The incident follows recent gunfire at two Toronto-area synagogues, with Mayor Olivia Chow condemning antisemitic acts and noting a heavy police presence at the consulates.
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US consulate shooting in Toronto sparks ‘sleeper cell’ warning as Canada police hunt for suspects
