Early in the morning of March 10, unknown gunmen opened fire on the US Consulate General building in downtown Toronto. The incident occurred around 5:29 a.m. local time on University Avenue.
According to Toronto police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, two men drove up to the consulate in a white Honda CR-V SUV, exited the vehicle, fired several shots from a pistol toward the building’s entrance, and fled south.
Evidence of gunshot wounds—bullet marks on the building’s façade and doorway—was found at the scene. Thanks to the building’s enhanced security, no consulate staff, security guards, or bystanders were injured. Property damage was minimal.
Police have classified the incident as a “national security incident.” An investigation is underway, including a check for possible terrorist motives. The motives and identities of the attackers have not yet been established. Security has been increased at all US and foreign diplomatic missions in Toronto and Ottawa.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “completely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation” against Canada’s closest ally. He also noted that such incidents are unacceptable on Canadian soil and called for stringent security measures.
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and the State Department have not yet provided official comment. The investigation is ongoing, involving local, federal, and U.S. intelligence agencies.
Police are asking anyone with information about a white Honda CR-V or suspicious individuals in the consulate area on the morning of March 10 to contact law enforcement immediately.