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'Act of violence and intimidation': Shots fired at US Consulate in Toronto

The United States Consulate in Toronto.
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The United States Consulate in Toronto.

10 A.M. UPDATE: Ontario Premier Doug Ford posted a statement on X that indicates the shooting was intentional, calling it "an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbors."

Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo and Chief Superintendent Chris Leather will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. to provide more information.

ORIGINAL POST

Toronto Police are investigating reports of shots fired at the United States Consulate on University Avenue early Tuesday morning.

The Toronto Police Operations posted on X at 5:29 a.m. that it was responding to reports that someone discharged a firearm "at the American Consulate," adding that evidence of the discharge has been located.

There are no reports of injuries at this time.

Police added that there is no suspect information at this time and southbound University Avenue from Armoury Street is closed as police investigate.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information is made available.