The incident, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. local time, resulted in no injuries but has been labeled a “national security incident” by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), who are collaborating with Toronto Police and international partners to find the suspects and determine the motives.
FIREARM DISCHARGE:University Av + Queen St West5:29am– Police responded to reports that someone discharged a firearm at the American Consulate– Police are on scene– Evidence of a firearm discharge has been located– No reports of injuries– Anyone w/info contact police…
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations)March 10, 2026
According to Toronto Police, officers responded to reports of gunfire at the consulate located on University Avenue near Queen Street West.
Evidence of a discharged firearm was located at the scene, including bullet impact marks on the building.
🚨🇨🇦 BREAKING: Shots fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto
Police found evidence of a discharged firearm.
No injuries reported, no suspect identified yet.
This comes after 2 Toronto synagogues were hit by gunfire last weekend and an explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo on…https://t.co/8EiEBGKYVTpic.twitter.com/wI4wbQ8wRK
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal)March 10, 2026
Source: The Gateway Pundit