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US consulate in Toronto struck by gunfire, police say; no injuries reported

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Updated 10.3.2026
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Toronto *US consulate Toronto Police Chris Leather Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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National Security(6)
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Mar 10 Evening

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Fox News - WorldMar 10

US consulate in Toronto struck by gunfire, police say; no injuries reported

Early Tuesday morning, the U.S. consulate in Toronto was struck by gunfire, prompting a national security investigation. Two male suspects in a white Honda CR-V reportedly fired at the building around 4:30 a.m. before fleeing the scene. While there were people inside, no injuries were reported. Authorities, including the Toronto Police Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the FBI, are investigating the incident, recovering shell casings and noting damage to the building. The motive remains unknown, and it is too early to classify the shooting as terrorism. As a precaution, security has been increased at the U.S. and Israeli consulates in Toronto and Ottawa. Officials state there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.

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South China Morning PostMar 10

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Canada, premier hints at Iran war link

On Tuesday morning, shots were fired at the United States consulate in downtown Toronto, Canada. Two suspects emerged from a white Honda CRV SUV around 4:30 am and discharged a firearm multiple times at the building before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported, as the building is highly secured. Police found shell casings and noted damage to the exterior, but bullets did not penetrate the building. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are working with Toronto police to investigate the motive behind the shooting, which they are treating as a national security incident. Security will be increased at American and Israeli consulates, as well as embassies in Ottawa.

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Al JazeeraMar 10

Canadian authorities investigating gunfire at US consulate in Toronto

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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Key Claims

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U.S. consulate in Toronto was struck by gunfire early Tuesday morning.

— Toronto Police Service

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Two male suspects exited a white Honda CR-V and discharged firearms at the building.

— Deputy Chief Frank Barredo

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No injuries were reported.

— Deputy Chief Frank Barredo

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It is too early to determine a motive or whether the shooting will be classified as terrorism.

— Chris Leather

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Security has been increased at the U.S. and Israeli consulates in Toronto and in the Ottawa region.