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Foreign-Backed Gun-For-Hire Network Linked to GTA Shootings, Officer Killed

6/19/2026

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Canadian officials allege a foreign-backed gun-for-hire network carried out shootings, including synagogues and the U.S. consulate.
A June 11 raid killed Officer Marc Pinizzotto and seized two handguns that police link to 27 Greater Toronto Area shootings.
Secretary of State for Combating Crime Ruby Sahota told House of Commons the shooters were hired by a foreign entity.
Police arrested Zara Jabbi, Nicholas Bennett (hospitalized) and Sheldon Tracey-Stewart, who faces eleven charges.

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Canadian officials allege a foreign-backed gun-for-hire network carried out shootings, including synagogues and the U.S. consulate.
A June 11 raid killed Officer Marc Pinizzotto and seized two handguns that police link to 27 Greater Toronto Area shootings.
Secretary of State for Combating Crime Ruby Sahota told House of Commons the shooters were hired by a foreign entity.
Police arrested Zara Jabbi, Nicholas Bennett (hospitalized) and Sheldon Tracey-Stewart, who faces eleven charges.