Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
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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