Canadian authorities investigating gunfire at US consulate in Toronto

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 10, 2026 at 05:52 PM

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On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, shots were fired outside the US consulate in Toronto, Canada, at approximately 5:29 am local time. Police responded to reports of the incident and found evidence of a firearm discharge. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the shooting as a potential national security incident. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the US Department of State are working together to investigate. The motive and suspect remain unknown. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between the US and Canada and public backlash after the US and Israel launched a war against Iran.

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Israel 40% Ontario 50% Iran ×250% Doug Ford 60% Chris Leather 60% US Department of State 60% Royal Canadian Mounted Police 70% Toronto ×370% Canada ×580% United States ×690% US consulate ×395%

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us consulate 100% shooting 90% toronto 80% investigation 70% national security incident 60% iran war 50% us-canada relations 50% political violence 40%