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Shots Fired and Vandalism Hit Two Jewish‑Owned Bagel Shops in Toronto

Prompting a hate‑crime investigation, the incidents have increased pressure on officials to strengthen protection for Jewish institutions.

Overview

  • Employees discovered broken windows at two Kiva’s Bagel Bar locations Sunday morning after the stores closed overnight, and police found evidence that one storefront had been struck by gunfire.
  • Toronto Police’s Hate Crime Unit and the Guns and Gangs Task Force are leading the inquiry, and authorities say there were no reported injuries and no suspects identified so far.
  • Police have appealed for public tips and footage while canvassing neighbourhoods, and investigators released an image of a dark‑coloured SUV that they believe may be linked to both incidents.
  • Jewish community leaders and advocacy groups condemned the attacks as an escalation that shattered a sense of safety, and international figures including Israel’s foreign minister called for a stronger Canadian response.
  • The attacks are being viewed in the context of a multi‑year rise in anti‑Jewish incidents since October 2023, prompting debates over whether current security funding and patrols are enough and calls for a coordinated national approach.