U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto hit by gunfire: police

Toronto
Updated: March 10, 2026 at 7:18AM EDT
Published: March 10, 2026 at 6:33AM EDT
Police are investigating after an early morning shooting towards a U.S. Consulate, causing closures on University Ave.
Road closures are in place in Toronto’s downtown core after police say someone discharged a firearm at the U.S. Consulate early Tuesday morning.
FIREARM DISCHARGE:
University Av + Queen St West
5:29am
– Police responded to reports that someone discharged a firearm at the American Consulate
– Police are on scene
– Evidence of a firearm discharge has been located
– No reports of injuries
– Anyone w/info contact police…
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 10, 2026
Investigators say shots were fired at the building, located near University Avenue and Queen Street West, at around 5:30 a.m.
No injuries have been reported and police have not provided any information on possible suspects.
Southbound University Avenue is closed between Queen and Dundas streets for the police investigation.




