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Iran-Linked Criminal Networks Behind Toronto Consulate Shooting

7/4/2026

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A top-secret Canadian assessment says Iran’s intelligence may have used local criminal networks for recent Toronto shootings.
Toronto police arrested gunmen hired to fire on the U.S. consulate, killing Const. Marc Pinizzotto; shooters were recruited via apps and paid to record video.
Chief Myron Demkiw said consulate attack fits a ‘criminals for hire’ pattern that includes synagogue shootings, while Ruby Sahota blamed an entity and intelligence points to Iranian direction.

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A top-secret Canadian assessment says Iran’s intelligence may have used local criminal networks for recent Toronto shootings.
Toronto police arrested gunmen hired to fire on the U.S. consulate, killing Const. Marc Pinizzotto; shooters were recruited via apps and paid to record video.
Chief Myron Demkiw said consulate attack fits a ‘criminals for hire’ pattern that includes synagogue shootings, while Ruby Sahota blamed an entity and intelligence points to Iranian direction.