New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen
Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.
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"Those behind the recent shootings were 'paid and hired by a foreign entity'."
— Ruby Sahota , Politician
"'Who's paying for this? This is what we are trying to determine.'"
— Myron Demkiw , Executive
"'It is clear that some of the people hiring these criminals want to create a sense of fear in our communities, including in the Jewish community.'"
— Myron Demkiw , Executive
Key People
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi was indicted on terrorism charges related to the March 10 consulate shooting.
Myron Demkiw is the police chief of Toronto.
Canada's Secretary of State for Combating Crime.
A 19-year-old suspect linked to a shooting outside the US consulate.
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Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.
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