Toronto police have arrested two suspects in connection with the second shooting at the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto this year, authorities confirmed. The suspects, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old, were linked to a gun-for-hire network, according to police. The attack occurred just over a week after the previous incident at the consulate, which was also targeted by gunfire.
The suspects were apprehended following an investigation into the shooting, which police say was part of a broader network involved in other violent crimes in the city. Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw stated that the two individuals were “offered payment” for the attack, highlighting the organized nature of the crime.
The shooting at the U.S. Consulate has raised concerns about security in the area, with officials emphasizing the need for continued vigilance. The case is being reviewed as part of ongoing efforts to combat gun violence in Toronto.
The arrests mark another step in the city’s response to recent incidents of targeted violence. Police continue to investigate the full scope of the network involved in the attack.
