Shooting: 2 police officers killed in shooting north of Toronto

According to the South Simcoe Police Service, officers responded to a call shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday about a public disturbance at a home in Innisfil, near Barrie, about 100 km north of Toronto.

The two officers were shot dead inside the home, the police force added in a press release.

They were taken to a local hospital, where one died on Tuesday evening.

The other officer has been transferred to a trauma center in Toronto. Police confirmed his death on Wednesday morning.

The South Simcoe Police Service says the suspect was “in contact” with officers without providing further details.

According to the provincial Special Investigation Unit (SIU), an “exchange of fire” took place between the suspect and officers. The suspect died at the scene.

reactions

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter Thoughts are with the officers’ loved ones and the entire community of Innisfil.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford offers his “prayers” on Twitter to the relatives of two police officers.

” I am heartbroken to learn that two South Simcoe Police Force officers have been killed in the line of duty. »

Toronto Police Chief James Ramer offered his condolences to the families of both officers.

Members of POP They carry families [des agents] in their thoughtsOntario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Thomas Carrick said in a tweet.

Investigation

South Simcoe Police Chief John Van Dyke called reporters Wednesday at 1 p.m. He is scheduled to read a statement, but will not answer questions from reporters, the summons said.

l’SIU It opened an investigation and assigned six investigators and three forensic scientists to the file. The Division’s mandate is to conduct investigations in cases of serious injury or death following police intervention.

l’SIU Ask anyone Useful information, in video or photo form To communicate with its Principal Investigator.

Additionally, York Regional Police have been instructed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two South Simcoe service officers.

2nd police shooting in a month

This is the second shooting of a police officer in Ontario in a month.

In September, the Toronto Agent Andrew Hong was killed While taking a break at a Tim Hortons coffee shop.

Also, the policeman Travis Gillespie of York Regional Police has died An accident on the way to work last month.