Canada police investigate after shots fired at US consulate in Toronto

Unidentified suspects fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto in what officials have described as a "national security incident", as police work to determine the motive behind the attack. Authorities said the shooting occurred early on Tuesday morning at around 04:30 local time (08:30 GMT). Officers found shell casings at the scene, as well as damage to the building, said Frank Barredo, deputy chief of the Toronto Police. The US State Department said it was aware of the incident and was closely monitoring the situation in coordination with local law enforcement. It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday afternoon, deputy chief Barredo said evidence shows a white Honda CR-V approached the US consulate early in the morning. Two male suspects exited the vehicle and fired at the building with what appeared to be a handgun, he said. They then returned to the vehicle and drove away, he added. Individuals inside the building were unharmed as the building is "highly fortified", police said. Officials said they have contacted their US counterparts, including the FBI, and extra se