Two Teenagers Charged in March Shootings at Toronto-Area Synagogues

Police say the arrests resulted from a coordinated multi‑agency probe that highlights growing concerns about threats to Jewish institutions.

Overview

Shots were fired at Beth Avraham Yoseph in Vaughan and Shaarei Shomayim in Toronto on March 6, 2026, and police found exterior damage but no injuries.
A joint investigation by York Regional Police and partner agencies led to the earlier arrest of an 18-year-old who faces two counts of mischief over $5,000 and multiple weapons charges.
Waterloo Regional Police arrested a second suspect, a 17-year-old from Cambridge, on May 27 and charged him with six offences including weapons-related counts.
Both youths cannot be publicly named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and police say the multi-force probe into the shootings remains ongoing.
Community groups and police have said the arrests show intensified efforts to protect Jewish sites after a rise in attacks, and authorities warn the investigation could produce further charges or leads.