- A heavy police presence surrounds the U.S. Consulate after at least one shot was fired outside the building early Monday morning.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed he was "totally disgusted" by the shooting outside the U.S. Consulate.
Toronto police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside the U.S. Consulate early Monday morning, with reports indicating that at least one shot was fired around 4:45 a.m.. A single shell casing was discovered at the scene, prompting a significant police response in the area.1
The consulate, located near University and Queen streets, has been a site of concern before, as it was previously struck by gunfire about four months ago. Although authorities have not confirmed whether the consulate was specifically targeted in this latest incident, the timing raises alarms regarding security measures in place.
In response to the shooting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed his outrage on social media, stating he was “totally disgusted” by the incident, which coincides with separate shootings that targeted two locations of a Jewish-owned bakery over the weekend. This pattern of violence has heightened fears within the community and calls for increased vigilance and security measures.2
As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their inquiries.
“Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed he was "totally disgusted" by the shooting outside the U.S. Consulate, which follows separate shootings targeting two locations of a Jewish-owned bakery over the weekend. The police presence indicates the seriousness of the situation as investigations continue.”
CP24
