Cops investigating gunshot at Jewish girls school in North York

Toronto Police have begun an investigation after a Jewish elementary school in North York was struck by a bullet early Saturday morning.

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Police were called at 9 a.m. to Bais Chaya Mushka School for Girls, in the Dufferin St. and Finch Ave. W. area, after a bullet hole was found in a window.

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Insp. Paul Krawczyk, of the Guns and Gangs Task Force, spoke Saturday afternoon outside the school and said it is too early in the investigation to call this incident a hate crime.

“Police found what they believe was evidence of a firearm discharge at the school and confirmed a firearm discharge did occur,” Krawczyk said. “At 4:50 a.m., the suspects arrived at the school in a dark-coloured vehicle and exited the vehicle and opened fire causing damage to the front of the school.”

Krawczyk added there were no injuries reported.

In recent months, there have been protests and demonstrations demanding an end to Israel’s war in Gaza that have targeted Jewish neighbourhoods in the city.

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“I completely understand this can cause concern, fear and anxiety in the community, especially when it happens at a school like this,” Krawczyk said.

There will be an increased police presence at schools and places of worship, he said, adding that community safety is a top priority for police.