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In the news today: U.S. consulate shooting, raging wildfires, psychiatric waits
No injuries were reported after the shooting, which prompted a brief high-speed chase of a white Honda Accord, police said.
On Monday, July 27, 2026, shots were fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto during an early morning incident. No injuries were reported, though the shooting prompted a brief high-speed police chase.
The consulate was targeted for the second time this year; on March 10, 2026, two suspects allegedly fired multiple shots before fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
Police pursued a white late-model Honda Accord without licence plates that fled the scene. Investigators are currently working to identify the suspect responsible for the shooting.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he is "totally disgusted" by the shooting, while Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow called it a "blazen attack" and vowed the perpetrator will be found.
Investigators are working to identify the suspect as authorities focus on the circumstances surrounding the two targeted attacks at the consulate this year. The ongoing investigation underscores persistent security concerns.