Toronto police investigate gunfire and vandalism at two Jewish-owned Kiva’s bakery locations

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Toronto police are investigating two incidents of vandalism at Kiva’s, a Jewish-owned bakery chain, on Sunday morning. One location near Yonge and St. Clair was struck by gunfire, while a second near Bathurst and Steeles had a broken window with no evidence of gunfire. No injuries were reported. The Hate Crime Unit and Guns and Gangs Task Force are investigating. Police say it is not yet clear if the incidents are connected. Community and city leaders expressed concern, and an increased police presence is expected in the areas.

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CNN

Toronto police investigate after Jewish-owned bakery chain hit by gunfire and vandalism

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The Globe and Mail

Toronto police investigate damage done to two Jewish-owned bakeries

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Toronto police investigate gunfire, vandalism targeting Jewish-owned bakery chain

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‘This is concerning’: 2 Jewish-owned Toronto bakery locations targeted in suspected hate-motivated attacks

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Police investigate after two incidents damage Jewish-owned bakery chain

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✓ Two locations of Kiva’s, a Jewish-owned bakery chain in Toronto, were damaged on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026.
✓ One location, near Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue West, was struck by gunfire.
✓ A second location, near Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West, had a broken window but no evidence of gunfire.
✓ No injuries were reported.
✓ Toronto Police Service’s Hate Crime Unit and Guns and Gangs Integrated Task Force are investigating.
✓ Police responded to incidents Sunday morning after employees arrived for work.
✓ Duty Inspector Scott Bradbury addressed the media, stating the incidents are concerning for the Jewish community.
✓ Investigators are examining whether the two incidents are connected.