Police officer in Toronto killed in shooting linked to investigation of a US Consulate attack
The officer was shot during a search warrant tied to multiple investigations, and police say a 19-year-old suspect is armed and dangerous.
- On Thursday, Toronto Police officer Marc Pinizzotto was shot and killed while conducting a search near Black Creek and Trethewey drives, succumbing to injuries at Sunnybrook hospital after 18 years of service.
- Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw confirmed the search pertained to multiple investigations, including a March shooting at the U.S. consulate where two people fired shots from a white Honda SUV before fleeing.
- Police are actively searching for 19-year-old suspect Zara Jabbi, considered armed and dangerous, while a second suspect remains hospitalized with injuries sustained during the operation.
- U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra confirmed the shooting may be "linked to an investigation in the United States," while Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow called the death "heartbreaking news," stating their "grief is shared across the entire city."
- This incident follows the recent death of Ontario Provincial Police officer Tarun Bali near Hearst on Tuesday, prompting Ontario Premier Doug Ford to note the "sobering reminder of the sacrifices and risks faced by police officers.
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What to know Toronto police Const. Marc Pinizzotto died after being shot during a search warrant operation in North York. Investigators say the warrant was linked to a broader probe into multiple shootings, including an incident at the U.S. Consulate. Mayor Olivia Chow, Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney have all shared condolences and praised the officer’s service. The death comes days after OPP Const. Tarun Bali was killed in th…
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