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Shots Fired Outside U.S. Consulate in Canada for Second Time This Year
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The United States Consulate in Toronto was hit by gunfire for the second time this year, with the latest shooting occurring early Monday morning in downtown Toronto, according to local authorities.
- A police officer guarding the consulate heard the shot fired from a white Honda sedan without license plates, which fled at high speed, prompting a police chase that was eventually called off for safety reasons.
- The March attack involved two men firing shots from a Honda SUV, causing minor damage, and led to a broader investigation into city-wide shootings, including the fatal shooting of a Toronto police officer.
- Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the earlier attack, but no motive has been disclosed, and it is currently unclear if the two shootings are linked.
- The incident is under investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's national security unit and Toronto police's terrorism unit, with Mayor Olivia Chow vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
