Shots Fired At US Consulate In Downtown Toronto; No One
Police in downtownToronto responded to reports of gunfire directed at the U.S.Consulatin early Tuesday morning around5.30 a.m., confirming that evidenceofa firearm discharge was located on-site but no injuries were reported.The incident occurred near University Avenue and Queen Street West, prompting an immediate police response with officers arriving shortly after receiving calls aboutthe attack.While representatives from boththeconsulateand the U.S.Department of State did not immediately comment to reporters,the Toronto Police Operations posted detailson social media stating thatno one was...
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1Toronto police confirmed that shots were fired at the US Consulate building in downtown Toronto early on March 12, with evidence located near University Avenue and Queen Street West.
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2Officers responded to reports of gunfire approximately five minutes after midnight local time but did not find any injuries among witnesses or personnel inside.
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Shots were fired on early morning hours against US Consulate in Toronto, no injuries reported
— [Mar 10, 26] Shots Fired Us Consulate Toronto Police Report (Middleeasteye)Toronto police are investigating reports that a gun was discharged at the U.S. consulate near University Avenue and Queen Street West around 5:30 AM on Tuesday.
— [Mar 10, 48] Canadá informa de disparos contra el Consulado de Estados Unidos en Toronto (Eleconomista.com.mx)"No one was wounded" as police responded to reports of gunfire directed at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto around Tuesday morning.
— [Mar 10, 35] Shots Fired Us Consulate Toronto Police Report (Middleeasteye)Toronto police responded early Tuesday morning after someone discharged a firearm at the American Consulate near University Avenue and Queen Street West, finding evidence on scene but reporting no injuries or suspects identified so far. This incident occurs amid ongoing investigations into recent shootings targeting U.S.-related locations in Toronto following operations against Iran by Israel earlier this month.