Toronto police say dozens of shootings are linked to ‘multilayered’ gun-for-hire network (opens original article in a new tab)

Toronto police say dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate, are linked to a gun-for-hire network that recruits young people through encrypted apps. A police officer was killed during a raid, and several suspects have been charged.

• Toronto police link dozens of shootings to a 'multilayered' gun-for-hire network
• Young people are recruited via encrypted apps to carry out attacks, with footage required for payment
• A police officer was killed during a raid, and several suspects have been charged