Toronto police are investigating after gunfire struck the U.S. Consulate in the city’s downtown core early Tuesday morning, prompting road closures and a major police response near one of the busiest intersections in the city.
Investigators say someone discharged a firearm at the diplomatic building near University Avenue and Queen Street West at about 5:30 a.m. Officers arrived shortly afterward and confirmed evidence that a firearm had been fired at the site.
Police said no injuries were reported following the incident.
Gunfire Reported Near Major Downtown Intersection
The U.S. Consulate sits in a high security area of downtown Toronto surrounded by government buildings, hospitals, and court facilities. According to police, officers responded to reports of shots fired shortly after dawn and began securing the area while investigators examined the scene.
In a message posted on X, Toronto police said officers had located evidence confirming that a firearm had been discharged at the consulate building.
Authorities have not released details about the number of shots fired or the extent of any damage to the building.
No Suspect Identified
As of early Tuesday morning, police said investigators did not yet have information about a possible suspect.
In an update posted shortly before 7 a.m., Toronto police confirmed the investigation remained ongoing and asked anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Officers continue to gather evidence at the scene as part of the investigation.
Road Closures in Downtown Toronto
The police response has led to traffic disruptions in the downtown core. Southbound lanes of University Avenue remain closed between Queen Street West and Dundas Street while officers conduct their investigation near the consulate.
The closures affect one of the city’s key north south routes through the downtown district and may remain in place while investigators complete their work at the scene.
Authorities have not yet said whether the shooting is believed to be targeted or random.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area around 5:30 a.m. or who has information related to the incident to contact investigators. The investigation remains active as officers work to determine who fired the shots and why the diplomatic building was targeted.
