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U.S. Consulate in Toronto fired upon for the second time this year
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Key Points:
- A gunman fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on Monday, causing damage to the building's facade but resulting in no injuries; this marks the second shooting targeting the consulate this year.
- Toronto police conducted a high-speed chase following the incident but have yet to make any arrests, with authorities pledging to continue the investigation seriously.
- The March shooting involved two suspects who were arrested last month, and police believe recent shootings, including attacks on Jewish-owned bakeries, may be linked to multilayered gun-for-hire networks.
- Toronto officials, including Mayor Olivia Chow and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, condemned the attacks and emphasized the commitment to bringing those responsible to justice.
- The U.S. Consulate remains open and operational, though some routine services in Toronto are being rescheduled amid ongoing investigations.
