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Canadian Police Link Multiple Shootings, Including US Consulate Attack, to Gun-for-Hire Networks

Canadian police have linked multiple shootings, including an attack on the US consulate in Toronto and synagogues, to sophisticated gun-for-hire networks. These networks recruit young adults via encrypted messages to carry out and film shootings. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the investigation, and two firearms used in over 25 shootings were traced to the US.

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Toronto Police Link Dozens of Shootings, Including US Consulate Attack, to Gun-for-Hire Network

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Toronto Police Link Dozens of Shootings, Including US Consulate Attack, to Gun-for-Hire Network

Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including an attack on the US consulate, to a "multilayered" gun-for-hire network. Young people are recruited via encrypted apps and paid to film attacks. A police officer was killed during a raid linked to the shootings.

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Toronto Police Link Dozens of Shootings, Including US Consulate Attack, to Gun-for-Hire Network

Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate, to a gun-for-hire network recruiting young people via encrypted apps. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the shootings. Investigators are working with the FBI to identify those orchestrating the violence.

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Two men arrested for assaulting officer at Canada vs. Bosnia World Cup match

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Two men arrested for assaulting officer at Canada vs. Bosnia World Cup match

Two men associated with a Bosnian fan group were arrested and charged with assaulting a peace officer during Canada's 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The arrests occurred amid a match that also saw empty seats and a FIFA statement defending attendance figures.

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Toronto Police Officer Killing Linked to Global Terror Network, Investigation Suggests

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Toronto Police Officer Killing Linked to Global Terror Network, Investigation Suggests

Toronto police are investigating if the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto during a search warrant execution is linked to a global terror network, potentially connected to the March shooting at the US consulate and a broader series of "shooters for hire" attacks.

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Toronto Police Officer Killed Investigating US Consulate Shooting

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Toronto Police Officer Killed Investigating US Consulate Shooting

A Toronto police officer, Constable Marc Pinizzotto, was fatally shot while executing a search warrant related to a March shooting attack on the US consulate. Authorities are searching for a second suspect, 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, who is considered armed and dangerous.

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Toronto Police Officer Killed in Shooting Linked to US Consulate Attack Investigation

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Toronto Police Officer Killed in Shooting Linked to US Consulate Attack Investigation

A Toronto police officer was killed in a shooting connected to the investigation of an attack on the U.S. Consulate in March. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump renewed support for right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's upcoming election, clashing with President Petro.

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Toronto Police Officer Killed in Shooting Linked to US Consulate Attack Investigation

A Toronto police officer was fatally shot by a suspect linked to an investigation into an attack on the U.S. Consulate in March. Separately, U.S. President Trump has endorsed a right-wing candidate in Colombia's upcoming election, while also reportedly working to prevent a meeting between New York Mayor Adams and Colombian President Petro.

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Toronto Police Officer Killed Investigating U.S. Consulate Attack

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Toronto Police Officer Killed Investigating U.S. Consulate Attack

A Toronto police officer investigating a U.S. Consulate attack was shot and killed Thursday during a search warrant operation. One suspect is in custody, and police are searching for a second.

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Toronto Police Officer Shot During Raid Linked to US Consulate Attack

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Toronto Police Officer Shot During Raid Linked to US Consulate Attack

A Toronto police officer was shot during a raid on an apartment allegedly linked to the March attack on the US consulate. The search warrant was part of a national security investigation into the incident where two men fired shots at the empty diplomatic building.

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Three Toronto officers charged with sexual assault in Barcelona

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Three Toronto officers charged with sexual assault in Barcelona

Three off-duty Toronto police officers have been charged with sexual assault and assault in Barcelona, Spain. The incident occurred on May 13th involving a sex worker. The officers were arrested, with one fleeing and later apprehended. The charges come as the Toronto police force faces intense public scrutiny over recent corruption allegations.

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Toronto Police Officers Arrested in Barcelona on Sexual Assault Charges

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Toronto Police Officers Arrested in Barcelona on Sexual Assault Charges

Three off-duty Toronto police officers were arrested in Barcelona, Spain, in connection with a sexual assault on May 13. The officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi after she refused their advances. The incident adds to existing scrutiny of the Toronto police force due to recent corruption allegations.

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5/7/2026

Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto

Toronto police said this is the "first known instance" of an SMS blaster being used in Canada.

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