Police in Toronto and York Region are searching for a youth suspect wanted in connection with two synagogue shootings in March.
The shootings occurred within hours of each other. Just before midnight on March 6, sounds of gunshots were reported near Clark Avenue West and York Hill Boulevard in Vaughan. Officers found that the front doors of a synagogue were damaged by gunfire.
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Two people who were inside the synagogue were not hurt, investigators said Friday.
Just after midnight on March 7, Toronto police responded to reports of gunshots at a synagogue around Bathurst Street and Glencairn Avenue. Officers also found damage to the synagogue’s front entrance that was “consistent with gunfire.”
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No one was inside at the time and there were no injuries.
That suspect is described as standing six feet to six feet two inches tall and having a thin build and curly black hair.
The suspect vehicle is described as an older model black, four-door Honda Civic.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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