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Gunfire damages North York synagogue in late‑night attack
Police found bullet holes and shell casings at Temple Emanu-El, which faced over 10 vandalism incidents recently; no injuries reported and investigations continue with Hate Crimes Unit involvement.
- On Monday night, Toronto police say shots were fired at Temple Emanu-El in North York near Bayview Avenue and Highway 401, damaging the building but causing no injuries.
- Because the building has a history of attacks, Toronto Police's Hate Crime Unit is investigating, with at least 10 vandalism incidents in recent years near Temple Emanu-El.
- At the scene, police documented multiple evidence markers and bullet holes in the synagogue's windows, and officers are marking shell casings while reviewing video footage with no suspect description available.
- Increased patrols have been deployed, and security at faith locations was stepped up as police urged tips to 416 808 3300 or Crime Stoppers.
- Kehillat Shaarei Torah was initially thought to be hit, but CityNews confirmed the damage dated to a November incident, and Councillor James Pasternak called for an intergovernmental police response.
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Gunfire Hits North York, Canada Synagogue; No Injuries Reported
TORONTO, Canada — Police are investigating after shots were fired at Temple Emanu-El in North York, Canada, late Monday, damaging the building but causing no injuries. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 10:50 p.m. near Bayview Avenue and Highway 401. Investigators found multiple bullet holes in the synagogue’s front windows and evidence of gunfire […]
North York synagogue hit by gunfire overnight: Toronto police
The rabbi at Temple Emanu-El told reporters Tuesday that she was inside the synagogue Monday night following holiday celebrations when she heard gunfire hit the building, and she was still "a bit shaken up." Police say the hate crime unit is investigating and patrols in the area have been increased.
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