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Gunfire Hits US Consulate in Toronto
Two men fired shots at the US consulate in downtown Toronto early Tuesday. This happened at around 4:30am.
No one was hurt. Police called it a national security incident.
Canadian authorities and US counterparts are looking into the incident. Security was increased at US and Israeli buildings in Toronto and Ottawa.
Klear Note — A consulate is a US government office in another country. National security incidents are serious crimes that get special police attention.
Key Terms 3
- consulate
- An office where a country helps its citizens abroad
- national security incident
- An event seen as a threat to a country's safety
- Ottawa
- The capital city of Canada