Attacks on U.S. Diplomatic Missions

Early Tuesday morning (police put the time between about 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. local time), witnesses say a white Honda CR‑V stopped at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, two people exited and fired what appeared to be a handgun at the front of the building, leaving shell casings and damage to glass but causing no injuries. The RCMP has classified the incident as a national security matter and the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, coordinating with U.S. federal partners, is investigating; nearby streets were closed and security at U.S. and Israeli missions was increased, though officials say it is too early to determine motive or whether the shooting is terrorism, and the incident follows recent synagogue shootings and protests related to tensions involving the U.S., Israel and Iran.