Two Arrested After Shots Fired at Toronto Jewish School
A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy face multiple charges after a shooting at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School on Yom Kippur.
- The shooting occurred early on October 12, 2024, at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School, shattering a window but causing no injuries.
- This incident marks the second time the school has been targeted this year, with a similar event occurring in May.
- Toronto police have charged the suspects with several firearm-related offenses, including possession of a modified Glock handgun.
- Authorities are investigating whether the attack was motivated by hate, given its occurrence on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.
- Increased police presence will continue in Jewish neighborhoods to ensure community safety, as investigations into potential links between the incidents proceed.