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Gunfire damages North York synagogue in late‑night attack
Police found bullet holes and shell casings at Temple Emanu-El, which faced over 10 vandalism incidents recently; no injuries reported and investigations continue with Hate Crimes Unit involvement.
- On Monday night, Toronto police say shots were fired at Temple Emanu-El in North York near Bayview Avenue and Highway 401, damaging the building but causing no injuries.
- Because the building has a history of attacks, Toronto Police's Hate Crime Unit is investigating, with at least 10 vandalism incidents in recent years near Temple Emanu-El.
- At the scene, police documented multiple evidence markers and bullet holes in the synagogue's windows, and officers are marking shell casings while reviewing video footage with no suspect description available.
- Increased patrols have been deployed, and security at faith locations was stepped up as police urged tips to 416 808 3300 or Crime Stoppers.
- Kehillat Shaarei Torah was initially thought to be hit, but CityNews confirmed the damage dated to a November incident, and Councillor James Pasternak called for an intergovernmental police response.
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Police Investigating Gunfire Damage at Toronto Synagogue
The hate crime unit of the Toronto police is investigating after gunfire hit a North York Jewish synagogue this week, resulting in damage to the building but no reported injuries. The incident occurred at Temple Emanu-El in Toronto’s North York district, where officers arrived in response to a report of gunfire shortly before 11 p.m. on March 2. Congregants had been celebrating the holiday of Purim at the synagogue earlier that evening. Toronto …
Toronto synagogue damaged by gunfire after Purim services
A Toronto synagogue was shot at Monday night, causing damage to the building’s exterior, according to police. Toronto Police Service said that there were several bullet holes in the front windows of Temple Emanu-El in North York. No injuries were reported. The shooting occurred shortly before 11pm, after the building had closed following a Purim celebration. No one was inside at the time of the incident. Officers found “multiple shell casings …
Gunfire Hits North York, Canada Synagogue; No Injuries Reported
TORONTO, Canada — Police are investigating after shots were fired at Temple Emanu-El in North York, Canada, late Monday, damaging the building but causing no injuries. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 10:50 p.m. near Bayview Avenue and Highway 401. Investigators found multiple bullet holes in the synagogue’s front windows and evidence of gunfire […]
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