A Jewish-owned Toronto business, Kiva’s Bagel Bar, has been targeted in a reported overnight gunfire incident, prompting an investigation by the Toronto Police Service. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the attack, including whether it was motivated by hate.
Police said officers responded after employees discovered damage at the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue West location, where investigators confirmed that a firearm had been discharged. No injuries were reported.
A second Kiva’s location near Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West was also damaged during the same overnight period, with police investigating whether the incidents are connected. Authorities said the second location showed window damage but no confirmed evidence of gunfire.
The Toronto Police Service’s Hate Crime Unit, along with firearms investigators and local officers, are involved in the investigation. Police are reviewing evidence, gathering witness information, and examining surveillance footage as they work to identify those responsible.
Because both locations belong to the same Jewish-owned business, investigators are considering whether the incidents may have been hate-motivated. However, authorities have not confirmed a motive and the investigation remains ongoing.
The incidents have sparked concern among members of Toronto’s Jewish community and local residents. Community leaders expressed relief that no one was physically injured while emphasizing the seriousness of attacks targeting businesses that serve as gathering places for families and customers.
Toronto officials have condemned the violence and said police will continue working to ensure community safety while the investigation proceeds.
Authorities are asking anyone with information, including surveillance footage or eyewitness accounts from the areas around the affected locations, to contact investigators.
The investigation into the Kiva’s Bagel Bar shooting and related property damage remains active. Further updates are expected as police continue collecting evidence and determining the motive behind the incident.