Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Canada, premier hints at Iran war link
No one was injured, but security will be boosted at American and Israeli embassies and consulates, police say
Canadian police are investigating after the United States consulate in downtown Toronto was hit by gunfire early on Tuesday morning. Nobody was injured.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Chief Superintendent Chris Leather called it a national security incident and said the national police force is working with Toronto police to understand the motive.
Leather said the American and Israeli consulates, as well as embassies in Ottawa, will see an increase in security.
Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said two individuals emerged from a white Honda CRV SUV at around 4.30am and fired multiple shots at the building before fleeing.
“There were people inside the building. However, this building is highly secured and highly fortified and there were no injuries,” he said.
Barredo said both suspects were involved in the discharge of the firearm. He said there were shell casings as well as damage outside but said bullets did not penetrate the building.