Shooters-for-hire scheme in U.S. consulate attack mirrors shootings at Jewish schools and synagogues (opens original article in a new tab)

Toronto police linked the U.S. Consulate attack to a shooters-for-hire scheme targeting synagogues and Jewish schools, with multiple networks using specific firearms across the GTA. Suspects used encrypted apps to coordinate attacks, and an Iranian militia commander is suspected in the consulate attack.

• Toronto Police linked U.S. Consulate attack to shooters for hire targeting synagogues and Jewish schools
• Investigation reveals multiple networks of shooters using 9mm and .45-calibre firearms in GTA shootings
• Suspects used encrypted apps to coordinate attacks and film incidents for payment
• Iranian militia commander suspected in consulate attack, with ongoing ballistic testing and arrests