Toronto police probe targeted antisemitic gunfire at Temple Emanu-El synagogue, no injuries, hate crime unit involved.

Toronto police are investigating a gunfire incident at Temple Emanu-El, a synagogue in North York, on March 2, 2026, shortly after 10:45 p.m., with no injuries reported but damage to the building and evidence of gunfire found. Authorities are treating the attack as a targeted hate crime, involving the gun and gang task force and hate crimes unit, with increased patrols in the area. Officials, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, condemned the incident as antisemitic, linking it to rising tensions amid international conflicts. Police dismissed reports of a second synagogue being targeted, clarifying prior damage at another site was unrelated. The Jewish community has been urged to remain vigilant, and officials are seeking public tips.