Shots fired near US consulate in Toronto in second shooting near the compound in 4 months
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Shots were fired early Monday at the US consulate in Toronto, marking the second such incident in four months. The consulate's facade was struck by a bullet, but no injuries were reported. Police reported a white car with no license plates fleeing the scene. The incident is under investigation.
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Second shooting near the same consulate in four months.
Shots were fired early on Monday at the US consulate in Toronto.
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Shots were fired early on Monday at the US consulate in Toronto.
South China Morning Post- Second shooting near the same consulate in four months.
- Incident occurred at 4:45 am with no injuries.
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Loaded language removedShots were fired early on Monday at the US consulate in Toronto, Canadian police said, the second shooting near the diplomatic compound in four months. No injuries were reported.
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Shots were fired early on Monday at the US consulate in Toronto.
South China Morning PostThis is the second shooting near the diplomatic compound in four months.
South China Morning PostNo injuries were reported.
South China Morning PostAn officer guarding the consulate heard the sound of a gunshot at about 4.45 am.
South China Morning PostThe consulate's facade was struck by a bullet.
South China Morning PostA white car with no licence plates was seen fleeing.
South China Morning Post