Authorities Investigating After Shots Fired at US Consulate in Toronto

Forensic Toronto police officers looks for evidence at the U.S. consulate in Toronto on March 10, 2026. Police are investigating reports that the United States consulate in Toronto's downtown core was hit by early morning gunfire on March 10. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

Unidentified suspects opened fire at the U.S. consulate in Toronto during the early morning hours of March 10 in what officials are now describing as a “national security incident.” 

RCMP Chief Superintendent for criminal operations in Ontario Chris Leather told reporters during a March 10 press conference that it is too early to say if the incident was a terrorist attack and noted that the federal police force is working with Toronto police to determine the motive behind the incident.