"Police are investigating a suspected hate-motivated offence after three people standing in front of a North York synagogue were shot at with a replica firearm Thursday night. The shooting happened at around 11:00 p.m. outside the Chasidei Bobov synagogue in North York, according to police. One person suffered minor injuries after being hit with a "projectile" from the replica firearm."
"In an update Friday, police said this is the second incident to occur in the city in just over a week. "Let's be clear: using any type of firearm, real or replica, to terrify a community is criminal," the update said. Stephanie Sayer, a spokesperson with the Toronto police, said officers are currently investigating and speaking to witnesses in the area."
"Anyone with information is being asked to contact police. Officers are currently investigating and speaking to witnesses in the area, according to Stephanie Sayer, a spokesperson with the Toronto police."
Police are investigating a suspected hate-motivated offence after three people standing in front of a North York synagogue were shot at with a replica firearm. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. outside the Chasidei Bobov synagogue. One person suffered minor injuries after being hit with a projectile fired from the replica firearm. Police said the incident is the second in the city in just over a week. Police emphasized that using any type of firearm, whether real or replica, to terrify a community is criminal. Officers are investigating and speaking with witnesses, and the public is being asked to provide information.
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