A gunman fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on July 28, 2026, marking the second incident of gunfire directed at the building this year, according to authorities. A single shell casing was recovered from the scene, and damage was reported to the building's facade. No injuries were reported.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada stated that they are open and operating normally, although some routine services for U.S. citizens in Toronto are being rescheduled. Toronto Deputy Police Chief Frank Barredo reported that a high-speed chase occurred after the shooting, lasting an hour, but no arrests were made. Barredo emphasized the seriousness of the investigation, stating, "We will bring the people responsible for this to justice."
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow referred to the shooting as a "brazen attack" and assured that those responsible would be pursued. This incident follows a previous shooting at the consulate on March 10, 2026, when two suspects allegedly fired multiple shots at the building before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. Two individuals, Sheldon Tracy-Stewart, 18, and Zara Jabbi, 19, were arrested last month and charged in connection with the March shooting, although the allegations have not yet been tested in court.
A police presence has been maintained at the consulate since the first shooting. Barredo noted that a patrol vehicle was outside the consulate with its lights on during the recent incident, and two security personnel were present inside the building. Police are investigating potential connections between this shooting and other recent gunfire incidents in Toronto, including attacks on Jewish-owned businesses. The motive for the consulate shooting remains under investigation, with Barredo stating, "Investigators will follow the evidence to where it leads."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed his disgust regarding the recent violence in Toronto, including the shootings and vandalism targeting Jewish-owned businesses. He stated, "I expect all those responsible to be found, prosecuted and punished to the fullest extent of the law."