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Toronto Jewish Girls' School Attacked by Gunmen; Five Rounds Fired, No Injuries Reported

May 25, 2024, 10:17 PM

Toronto police are investigating a shooting incident at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School, a Jewish girls' school in North York, Toronto. The incident occurred early Saturday morning near Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue West, when two masked men fired five rounds at the school, shattering windows. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The police have increased their presence around religious institutions and are searching for the suspects. The attack has been widely condemned as an antisemitic act, with calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. Public officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have expressed their outrage and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation.