Veteran Toronto cop killed in Tim Hortons ‘ambush’; GTA rampage leaves five shot, suspect dead
Const. Andrew Hong was “a husband, a father and a son,” a visibly emotional Toronto police chief James Ramer said late Monday, his voice trembling over the death of an officer colleagues described as a “gentle giant.”
The shooting occurred in the area of Argentia Road and Winston Churchill Boulevard at about 2:15 p.m. Two people were shot, and one was transported to a trauma centre.''
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GTA shooting rampage leaves two people dead, including Toronto police officer
A 48-year-old Toronto police officer was fatally shot at close range and died at the scene in an unprovoked “ambush” attack in Mississauga as part of a shooting rampage that continued into Milton and left one other person dead and three injured, police officials said Monday.
Peel police said one person has been rushed to a trauma centre following a double shooting which occurred in Mississauga, in the area of Argentia Road and Winston Churchill Boulevard, around 2:15 p.m.
“We currently have 2 people shot and one has been transported to trauma (centre),” police said in a tweet.
A suspect in a afternoon shooting in Mississauga is shown in this image released by Peel Regional Police.
''Peel police issued an emergency alert for the GTA about an active shooter following two shootings in Mississauga and Halton Region Monday, September 12, 2022.
Police said that they are searching for a suspect described as a black male with a thin build and black hair who was wearing all black with a yellow construction vest.
He is armed and dangerous and police said that it is “imperative” that anyone who spots the suspect or his vehicle call 911 immediately.
The suspect vehicle is described as a black jeep Cherokee with licence plate # CLMZ 905.
Halton police said they are investigating another shooting which occurred at a plaza at Main Street and Bronte Street around 2:50 p.m.
Two people were shot in that incident and have been transported to a regional hospital for treatment. ''
