Trending Now - Gunfire Reported at U.S. Consulate in Toronto; No Injuries
WHO:
Deputy Chief Frank Barredo, Toronto Police Service
Chris Leather, Chief Superintendent, Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow
Toronto Police
U.S. State Department
WHAT:
Two male suspects exited a white Honda CR-V around 4:30 a.m. and discharged firearms at the U.S. consulate.
Investigators recovered multiple shell casings and found damage to the building’s glass and door.
Police released an image of the suspects’ white Honda CR-V taken from security camera footage.
The incident is being classified as a "national security incident."
Shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto.
No injuries or property damage were reported.
Police found "evidence of a firearm discharged" at the scene.
The shooting occurred after two synagogues were hit by gunfire the previous weekend.
WHERE:
U.S. consulate, downtown Toronto, Canada
Near University Avenue and Queen Street West
WHEN:
The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. on March 10th, 2026.
The incident occurred on March 10th, 2026, early in the morning, around 5:30 a.m.
WHY:
The motive for the shooting is currently unknown.
The shooting at the consulate follows gunfire incidents at synagogues, which Prime Minister Mark Carney described as an assault on the rights of Jewish Canadians.
HOW:
Toronto’s Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force is leading the investigation, with assistance from local and federal agencies, including the FBI.
Security has been increased at the U.S. and Israeli consulates in Toronto and in the Ottawa region as a precaution.
Toronto Police responded to reports of gunfire and conducted an investigation at the scene.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 19:17 UTC)
In a serious incident early this morning, two male suspects fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto around 4:30 a.m., prompting an immediate investigation by the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, with support from local and federal agencies, including the FBI. Police have recovered multiple shell casings and released a security image of the suspects' white Honda CR-V, while the incident has been classified as a national security matter. As a precaution, security measures have been heightened at both the U.S. and Israeli consulates in Toronto and the Ottawa region.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 17:19 UTC)
Early this morning, shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto, prompting a swift response from Toronto Police who found evidence of a firearm discharged at the scene. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage were reported, and this incident follows gunfire at two synagogues last weekend, which Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned as an assault on the rights of Jewish Canadians. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown as authorities continue their investigation.