A Toronto police officer was shot early Thursday morning while executing a search warrant in connection with the March attack on the US consulate in downtown Toronto.
Officer Shot During Raid
The shooting occurred before 6 a.m. in the northwest part of the city. Toronto police confirmed that an officer was struck by gunfire during the operation and has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
According to The Globe and Mail, citing an anonymous source, the search warrant was part of a national security investigation related to the March 10 shooting at the US consulate. In that incident, two men fired multiple rounds at the empty diplomatic building before sunrise. No one was injured.
US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra described the consulate attack as “deeply troubling.” Canada’s federal police are investigating whether the incident qualifies as a terrorist act.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances of the raid. The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released later today.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more details become available.
