Toronto police investigating reports U.S. consulate hit by gunfire

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TORONTO - Police are investigating reports that the United States consulate in Toronto's downtown core was hit by early morning gunfire Tuesday. 

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TORONTO – Police are investigating reports that the United States consulate in Toronto’s downtown core was hit by early morning gunfire Tuesday. 

No injuries have been reported. 

Toronto police said they responded to reports at around 5:30 a.m. that someone shot a gun at the U.S. consulate.

A Toronto Police Service logo patch is shown in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
A Toronto Police Service logo patch is shown in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

In a post on social media, police said they were at the scene near University Avenue and Queen Street West.

No suspect information has been released. 

The reported shooting comes after two Toronto-area synagogues were struck by gunfire last weekend.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 10, 2026.

Forensic Toronto police officers looks for evidence at the U.S. consulate in Toronto on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Police are investigating reports that the United States consulate in Toronto's downtown core was hit by early morning gunfire Tuesday.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Forensic Toronto police officers looks for evidence at the U.S. consulate in Toronto on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Police are investigating reports that the United States consulate in Toronto's downtown core was hit by early morning gunfire Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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