Toronto, Mar 11 (V7N) – A shooting incident occurred outside the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday (March 10), when two unidentified men fired several rounds before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused panic in the diplomatic area. 

According to authorities, the suspects arrived in a vehicle, briefly exited, and fired a handgun toward the consulate building before quickly leaving the area. Investigators later found shell casings and signs of gunfire damage at the site. 

Canadian police are treating the case as a national security incident and have launched a joint investigation involving local law enforcement and federal agencies. Security has also been increased around U.S. and Israeli diplomatic facilities in the country following the attack. 

Officials said the highly fortified consulate building prevented casualties, even though staff were inside at the time of the shooting.

The incident comes amid rising global tensions linked to the ongoing Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict. In recent days, several Jewish synagogues in the Toronto area were also targeted in separate gunfire incidents, though no injuries were reported. Authorities are examining whether any connection exists between these events.

Canadian officials have strongly condemned the attack and vowed to bring those responsible to justice while ensuring the safety of diplomatic missions and local communities.

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