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Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
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Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation

Toronto police have arrested two individuals in connection with a second shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto this year. The suspects, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, were allegedly recruited through an encrypted messaging app and offered money for violent acts targeting diplomatic sites. Both incidents, occurring in March and July, were classified as 'national security' issues, prompting increased security measures around U.S. and Israeli embassies in Canada. Authorities believe such attacks are part of a broader trend where individuals are hired online to commit crimes against specific targets, including synagogues and other institutions. The July 27 shooting took place despite heightened police presence, with the suspects fleeing after firing a shot at the consulate.

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Al Jazeera English logoAl Jazeera EnglishState / PublicCenter7 hr. ago
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation

Toronto police have arrested two individuals in connection with a second shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto this year. The suspects, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, were allegedly recruited through an encrypted messaging app and offered money for violent acts targeting diplomatic sites. Both incidents, occurring in March and July, were classified as 'national security' issues, prompting increased security measures around U.S. and Israeli embassies in Canada. Authorities believe such attacks are part of a broader trend where individuals are hired online to commit crimes against specific targets, including synagogues and other institutions. The July 27 shooting took place despite heightened police presence, with the suspects fleeing after firing a shot at the consulate.

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