Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto, no injuries reported, police say

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March 10, 2026
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Shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto; no injuries reported.

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Shots were fired outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, according to local police. Authorities confirmed no injuries were reported following the incident. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the gunfire. The event marks a security incident at a diplomatic mission in a major North American city. Further details regarding potential suspects or motives have not yet been released.

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Local police are investigating shots fired outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto, with no injuries reported.

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