Statement Regarding Incident in Toronto

April 23, 2018

The NYPD is monitoring developments in Toronto through the Intelligence Bureau, and, in coordination with the Joint Terrorism Task Force here in Manhattan. Additional counterterror officers have been deployed to high profile locations in and around the city out of an abundance of caution and until more is learned about today's events.

At this point in time, there is no known nexus to New York City. All New Yorkers who see or observe any suspicious behavior are encouraged to contact police immediately at 911 or at 1-888-NYC-SAFE.

Phil Walzak
NYPD Deputy Commissioner
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