Canadian police on Tuesday (local time) launched an investigation after gunshots were reported at the US consulate in Toronto. Authorities said they found evidence indicating that a firearm had been discharged, but no injuries were reported, The Guardian reported.
In a social media post, the Toronto police said that they responded to the reported shots at 5.29 am (0929 GMT).
Second attack in two days
The incident comes days after an explosion of an improvised device was reported at the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, on 8 March. Reports suggested that the Norwegian police were still on the lookout for a suspect, with a possible link to the Iran war being examined as part of the investigation.
On Monday, the Norwegian police released two photographs of the suspect, whom they believed was responsible for the attack that led to minor damage. The suspect’s face was not clearly visible from the grainy surveillance footage. However, the authorities said that the individual was wearing dark colored clothes, a hood, and was carrying a backpack. The Norwegian police said they believe the person planted an improvised explosive device (IED) near the entrance of the embassy. “The individual has not yet been identified, and we currently have no specific suspects,” police said in a statement.
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