Toronto police arrest 2 in July shooting at US Consulate, cite gun-for-hire network
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto police announced the arrests Thursday of a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy in the second shooting at the U.S. Consulate in five months, alleging the attack was part of a gun-for-hire network. The…
On July 27, 2026, Toronto police made two arrests connected to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate, citing involvement in a gun-for-hire network. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, following a similar attack in March. No one was injured in either shooting. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also initiated a parallel investigation, classifying the event as a national security matter.
Police Chief Myron Demkiw noted significant public interest and speculation about the perpetrators. The 19-year-old, Xen-Ul-Abdeen Syed, faces charges including firearm possession, arson, stolen property, and attacking a building housing an internationally protected individual. The 15-year-old suspect cannot be publicly identified under Canadian law.
Despite increased police presence near the consulate, the July 27 shooting took place as a white Honda Accord pulled up and fired a single shot. Police suspect the targeting of diplomatic facilities is increasingly facilitated through online platforms, with suspects receiving money according to the severity of the crime.
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