Toronto Jewish School Shot At For Third Time in 2024
Toronto Jewish School Targeted in Third Shooting This Year
North York, Ontario – A Jewish girls elementary school in North York has been shot at for the third time in 2024, prompting a hate crime investigation by Toronto police.
Officers responded to Bais Chaya Mushka Girls Elementary School around 2:33 a.m. Friday after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered evidence of a firearm discharge. thankfully, no injuries were reported as the school was empty at the time.The Toronto Police ServiceS hate crime unit and the gun and gang task force are both actively investigating the incident. Superintendent Paul MacIntyre is scheduled to provide further details at a news conference later today.
This latest shooting follows two previous incidents at the same school. In October, shots were fired on Yom kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. A similar incident occured in May. Both previous shootings also took place in the early morning hours when the school was unoccupied.
In connection with the October shooting, a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were arrested and charged.
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Targeted Again: Toronto Jewish School Hit by Third Shooting This Year
North York, Ontario – The Bais Chaya Mushka Girls Elementary School in North york has become the target of gunfire for the third time in 2024. This latest incident occurred early Friday morning, with police responding to reports of gunshots around 2:33 a.m.
Thankfully, no injuries occurred as the school was empty at the time. nevertheless, the incident has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked a full-scale investigation by the Toronto Police Service. Both the hate crime unit and the gun and gang task force are actively involved in the case.
Superintendent Paul MacIntyre is expected to provide further details during a news conference later today.
This recent shooting mirrors two previous incidents that occurred at the same school. In October, shots were fired on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, while a similar event took place in May. Both previous shootings also took place in the early morning hours when the school was unoccupied.
Following the October shooting, a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were arrested and charged in connection with the crime. The motive behind these repeated attacks remains under investigation, but the repeated targeting of a religious school has raised concerns about potential hate-motivated violence.