Toronto police said officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire at the consulate near University Avenue and Queen Street West. No injuries were reported, though people were inside the building at the time.
In a later update, police said a white Honda CR‑V was traveling westbound on Dundas Street West before turning south onto University Avenue and stopping in front of the U.S. consulate. Two men exited the vehicle and fired multiple rounds at the building before getting back inside and fleeing southbound on University Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found evidence consistent with a firearm discharge, including damage to the glass and door of the building and shell casings at the scene, police said. An image of the suspect vehicle has been released as investigators work to identify those responsible.
Toronto police said they are reviewing video footage from the area, searching for witnesses and gathering additional evidence. Investigators asked anyone who was in the area of University Avenue between Queen Street West and College Street between 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., or who may have dash camera or other video, to contact police.
In a social media post, police said they remained on scene and confirmed that "evidence of a firearm discharge has been located." No suspect descriptions have been released beyond the vehicle information.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the shooting, calling it "an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbors."
"Everyone at all levels of government and across Canada needs to make clear that there is zero tolerance for this sort of intimidating and dangerous behavior," Ford said in a statement.
The incident follows shootings last weekend at two Toronto‑area synagogues, raising concerns among local leaders about public safety and targeted violence.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said the consulate shooting, coming after attacks on synagogues, was deeply troubling.
"The U.S. consulate was shot at. This comes after shootings at synagogues," Chow said. "This cannot stand. Toronto's Jewish community has the right to practice their faith and culture and to live their day‑to‑day lives without fear, intimidation or violence."
Chow said police presence was increased Tuesday at both the U.S. and Israeli consulates in Toronto.
Large demonstrations have recently taken place outside the U.S. consulate in connection with the war in Iran, with crowds gathering both in support of and in protest of U.S. policy.
This article includes reporting by the Associated Press.
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