Two Arrested in Connection with Shooting Outside U.S. Consulate
Toronto police have arrested a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy in connection with a shooting outside the U.S. Consulate in July. Authorities allege the incident was part of a gun-for-hire network, with suspects reportedly recruited through encrypted messaging apps…
Houston, TX, August 6, 2026 —
Toronto police have announced the arrest of a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy in connection with a shooting incident that occurred outside the U.S. Consulate in July. Authorities are investigating the incident as part of a larger alleged gun-for-hire network.
According to investigators, the suspects are believed to have been recruited for the attack through the use of encrypted messaging applications. Information suggests that the individuals were financially compensated to carry out the shooting.
This incident represents the second shooting to take place at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto within a five-month period. No injuries were reported in connection with either of the shootings. Further details regarding the ongoing investigation have not been immediately released.
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