Toronto, Canada – Web Desk: Police in Toronto are investigating a shooting that occurred outside the US Consulate on Monday morning. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident, which prompted a heightened security response in the downtown area[citation:1].

According to Toronto police, officers responded to the scene after hearing gunfire and subsequently recovered evidence indicating that at least one shot was fired. A white sedan was observed fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. Police are currently searching for the suspect or suspects and have asked the public to come forward with any information or video footage[citation:1].

This is the second shooting incident near the US Consulate in 2026, following a similar event on March 10. Police have also increased security around the consulate and other sensitive locations, including the Israeli Consulate, following the recent incident[citation:1].

The motive behind the shooting is not yet clear, and the investigation is ongoing.