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Toronto Police Arrest Suspect in Jewish Restaurant Shooting

4/9/2026

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Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced the arrest of Mohamed Mahdi, 35, in connection with a shooting at a Jewish restaurant on April 3.
Mahdi faces four gun-related charges.
The arrest is viewed as a positive step in addressing rising antisemitic violence in Toronto.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are committed to identifying and apprehending others involved in similar incidents.

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Story summary

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announced the arrest of Mohamed Mahdi, 35, in connection with a shooting at a Jewish restaurant on April 3.
Mahdi faces four gun-related charges.
The arrest is viewed as a positive step in addressing rising antisemitic violence in Toronto.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are committed to identifying and apprehending others involved in similar incidents.