Toronto Man Charged in Jewish Restaurant Shooting

Toronto police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man from Brampton, Ontario, in connection with a shooting at a Jewish-owned restaurant on April 3, 2026. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Avenue Road and Brooke Avenue in the city's north end, where multiple shots were fired at the building before the suspect fled in a vehicle.

No injuries were reported, but the attack has heightened concerns within Toronto's Jewish community. Police Chief Myron Demkiw described the event as having a "real impact on people's sense of security," particularly during Passover. Officers were already patrolling the area as part of increased presence in Jewish neighborhoods during the holiday, which allowed them to quickly obtain a license plate number and vehicle description.

The suspect was apprehended two days later on April 5, aided by police covert assets who witnessed him fleeing the scene. This information led to a search warrant at a residence in Brampton, where authorities recovered evidence supporting the charges. The man faces four counts, including discharging a restricted firearm with intent and unauthorized possession of a firearm. Superintendent Ryan Forde credited...