Toronto police officer dies in raid linked to US consulate shooting
Summary
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed during a raid connected to a March shooting outside the US consulate in Toronto. Police continue to search for a suspect who is considered armed and dangerous, while another suspect was injured and hospitalized.Key Facts
- The officer killed was 43-year-old Marc Pinizzotto, who had 18 years of service.
- The March incident involved shots fired at the US consulate building in Toronto.
- No one inside the consulate was hurt due to strong security measures.
- Police were conducting raids linked to several shootings, including the consulate attack.
- One suspect, 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, remains free and is labeled armed and dangerous.
- Another suspect was wounded during the raid and is in critical condition in hospital.
- US ambassador Pete Hoekstra acknowledged the officer’s death and noted close law enforcement cooperation between Canada and the US.
- Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and police officials expressed sorrow over the officer’s death.
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