Toronto Police
Coverage of Toronto Police in the Nexus archive.
- 5 Toronto police officers face punishment for controversial comments after Oct. 7
Five Toronto police officers are facing punishment for controversial comments made on a Muslim outreach podcast regarding an 'unbelievable' number of people converting to Islam after the Hamas-led invasion. The Toronto Police call the remarks 'biased or inappropriate.'
- Shots fired near US consulate in Toronto in second shooting near the compound in 4 months
Shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto, marking the second such incident near the compound in four months. No injuries were reported, but the consulate’s facade was struck by a bullet, and a white car with no license plates was seen fleeing the scene.
- Shots fired near US consulate in Canada for second time in four months
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto, Canada, with no injuries reported and no suspects identified. This is the second such incident near the diplomatic compound in four months. Toronto police reported hearing a firearm and observing a white sedan fleeing the scene.
- Toronto police surrounding U.S. Consulate after officers found evidence of gunfire outside building
Toronto police are surrounding the U.S. Consulate after discovering evidence of a firearm discharge outside the building. The consulate was previously targeted in a shooting on March 10.
- Toronto police investigate gunfire, vandalism targeting Jewish-owned bakery chain
A Jewish-owned bakery chain in Toronto was targeted in two incidents, including gunfire and vandalism, with no injuries reported. Toronto Police, along with the Hate Crime Unit and Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, are investigating.
- Mafia fugitive or innocent son? Italy seeks to extradite Ontario man over mob ties
Italy is seeking to extradite Carlo Bruzzese, a Toronto-area man accused of being a high-ranking member of the Calabrian 'ndrangheta criminal syndicate. Bruzzese, 41, was recently arrested by Toronto police.
- Former Toronto police officer Derek McCormick pleads guilty in Project South investigation
Derek McCormick, a Toronto police officer, pleaded guilty to two charges in the Project South investigation, which involves police corruption and organized crime. The case is part of a broader probe into misconduct within the department.
- Toronto's sense of safety was shaken after a deadly festival shooting. What can crime data tell us?
A deadly shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival has raised calls for increased safety measures, despite police data indicating that shootings are at their lowest level in five years.
- Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival
At least two people are dead and four injured after a shooting at a Latin culture festival in Toronto. Police are investigating the incident and seeking suspects.
- Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say
A shooting near Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival killed two men and wounded four people. Police recovered two firearms and confirmed the gunfire was an exchange between two individuals targeting each other, not an active shooter situation. No suspects were arrested by the time of a late-night news conference.
- 2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say
Two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting near Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival. Police warned of an active shooter but later confirmed the scene was secured. No suspect or arrests were immediately reported.
- 2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say
Two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting near a Toronto street festival, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before securing the scene. The incident occurred during the Salsa on St. Clair festival near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, with no suspect or arrests immediately disclosed.
- Toronto police say 2 people dead, multiple injured at Salsa on St. Clair festival
Toronto police reported two people dead and multiple injured at the Salsa on St. Clair festival due to an active shooter. Authorities issued a warning about the ongoing threat.
- Gun violence soars in Canada as illegal weapons from the US flow in
Gun murders in Canada have increased by nearly 90 percent over the last decade, driven by illegal weapons from the United States. Toronto Police data shows 88 percent of seized crime guns last year originated in the US, prompting calls for stricter border controls.
- Toronto police say hired gunmen appear to be targeting Jewish sites
Toronto police report that hired gunmen are targeting Jewish sites, using encrypted apps to instill fear in the Jewish community. The scope of the threat remains unclear.
- US consulate shooting in Toronto part of pattern of criminal-for-hire acts: Police
Toronto police announced arrests in multiple shooting incidents, including at the U.S. consulate, on Tuesday. The shooting at the consulate is described as part of a pattern of criminal-for-hire acts, according to police.
- Toronto police say gun-for-hire networks linked to US Consulate shooting
Toronto police have linked multiple shootings, including the March attack at the U.S. Consulate, to organized gun-for-hire networks. The investigation suggests these networks are responsible for several incidents.
- Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting
A Toronto police officer was killed by a suspect during an investigation into a March shooting that damaged the US consulate's facade. One 19-year-old suspect is hospitalized in critical condition, while a second suspect, 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, is being sought as armed and dangerous, according to Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw.
- Police in Toronto say an officer has been shot and killed by a suspect linked to a March attack on the U.S. Consulate
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed by a suspect connected to a March attack on the U.S. Consulate. The incident is linked to a prior attack on the U.S. Consulate in March.
- Video showing Toronto police tackling cyclist after alleged traffic violation sparks outcry
Toronto police arrested a man after a video showed officers tackling him for allegedly running a stop sign, swearing at them, and attempting to flee. A Toronto lawyer specializing in cycling injury law claims the police may have used excessive force.
- 2 charged in counterfeit soccer merch ring that Toronto police call largest in Canadian history
Two individuals have been charged in connection with a counterfeit soccer merchandise ring, which Toronto police describe as the largest seizure of its kind in Canadian history. The case was uncovered less than two weeks before the World Cup's start.
- Missing teen girl, Esther, found safe in home, Toronto police say
A 14-year-old girl named Esther, missing for nearly two weeks in Toronto, was found safe in a home. Toronto police confirmed her location and well-being.
- Toronto police arrest three in Canada’s first mobile SMS blaster case
Toronto police arrested three men in Canada’s first mobile SMS blaster case, where a device impersonating a cellular tower was used to send mass phishing messages and disrupt mobile networks.
- 2 men charged in counterfeit soccer merch ring that Toronto police call largest in Canadian history
Two men have been charged in a counterfeit soccer merchandise ring, which Toronto police describe as the largest in Canadian history. The case involves the production and distribution of fake soccer-related goods.