Canada- Toronto police officer killed in shootings, Mississauga & Milton, 12 Sept 2022 *ARREST*

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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.”

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''Peel police are actively looking for the driver of a black Jeep Cherokee following a shooting in Mississauga.

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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''Police around the GTA are warning people to be on the lookout for a suspect vehicle described as a black Jeep Cherokee following two daylight shootings in Mississauga and Milton.

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. ''

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/person-injured-mississauga-shooting-1.6580255

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''A Toronto police officer is reported to be a victim of a shooting in Mississauga, sources say. Police are seeking a suspect believed to be armed and dangerous in a black Jeep Cherokee with the licence plate CLMZ 905.

One of the injured has been taken to a trauma centre.

Police are asking anyone who sees a vehicle fitting this description to call them immediately. Peel police issued an emergency alert at 4:26 p.m. saying they are investigating an active shooter, armed and dangerous, and the suspect vehicle is a stolen vehicle.

If seen, police say do not approach. People are urged to call 911 immediately.''

 

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''Toronto police officer dead following shootings in Mississauga and Milton: Sources​

BREAKING: Multiple sources have confirmed to CTV News and CP24 that a Toronto police officer has been shot and killed in Mississauga.

More to come…

(Earlier story follows below)''

 

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Arrest!

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.”

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''Where the shootings took place​

A double shooting occurred in the area of Argentia Road and Winston Churchill Boulevard in Mississauga at about 2:15 p.m. The second incident took place at a plaza near King and Main Streets in Milton, where two people were shot just before 3 p.m.''

 

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''A Toronto police officer was shot and killed in Mississauga on Monday afternoon, a source confirms with CityNews.

No further details about the death have been revealed. Police are expected to provide an update later tonight.


Sources told the Canadian Press the victim was a veteran police motorcycle officer who was in the Argentia Road and Winston Churchill Boulevard area for a training exercise when he was approached by a gun-wielding man who opened fire.

A second person was reportedly struck in the same incident, but no details are available.

Peel regional police sent out an “active shooter” alert after the shootings, which took place around 2:15 p.m.

There now appears to be two, possibly three separate but connected shooting scenes in Mississauga, Milton, and Hamilton, although details are sketchy and still emerging.''

 

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WARMINGTON: Toronto cop shot and killed in Mississauga

A Toronto Police officer running a training course was shot and killed in Mississauga Monday afternoon.

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''The dramatic violence is said to have begun at a Tim Hortons restaurant at Argentia Rd. and Winston Churchill Blvd.

Police sources say the suspect approached the Toronto Police officer from behind and shot him, then allegedly shot the owner of a vehicle in a carjacking and drove to Milton.''

''From there, sources say the suspect allegedly shot his boss at a mechanic shop in Milton along with two other staff before heading to Hamilton where Halton police shot at the suspect.''

The Toronto Police officer who was fatally shot in this incident is said to have been leading a training class in Peel for motorcycle officers.


“They just stopped for lunch when someone came in and shot at the officers,” said a source. He said he was transported to hospital but died.''

 

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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.

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''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.

The gunman was taken into custody and pronounced dead in Hamilton. That incident is now the subject of an investigation by Ontario’s police watchdog.

“It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of Toronto Police Service Constable Andrew Hong of Traffic Services,” Toronto Police Chief James Ramer said at a news conference alongside his counterparts from Peel and Halton regions in Mississauga Monday night.


Ramer said Hong was a 22-year-veteran of the force who was also a father of two, a husband, a brother and a son. The chief said he met with the fallen officer’s family earlier today.

“I committed to his family that they will have the full support of the Toronto Police Service every day going forward,” Ramer said. “This is devastating news for his family and for all members of the Toronto Police Service and our entire policing community.”

 

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RIP.

Family of slain Toronto officer says ‘gaping hole’ left in hearts of all who knew him

A Toronto police officer fatally shot inside a Mississauga coffee shop Monday afternoon is being remembered as a “gentle giant,” a “larger than life” person whose presence was felt before he even entered a room.

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''A Toronto police officer fatally shot inside a Mississauga coffee shop Monday afternoon is being remembered as a “gentle giant,” a “larger than life” person whose presence was felt before he even entered a room.

Const. Andrew Hong, a 22-year veteran of the Toronto police force, was 48.''

He leaves behind a wife, two teenage children and his parents

 

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''The second person killed on Monday was Shakeel Ashraf. Ashraf was the owner of MK Collision Centre, an auto repair shop in Milton, and the suspect was an employee, according to Ashraf's friends. (Supplied)''

''The second person killed on Monday was Shakeel Ashraf. Ashraf was the owner of MK Collision Centre, an auto repair shop in Milton, and the suspect was an employee, according to Ashraf's friends. (Supplied)''

 

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'Ambush attack': What do we know about suspect in shootings that left Milton man and Toronto cop dead and others badly injured?

The suspect was dressed in all black, save for a yellow construction vest.

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''Police are trying to figure out what sparked a GTA shooting rampage that left a Milton dad and a Toronto cop dead, as well as the suspect himself.''

‘Always had a smile on his face’: Colleagues remember slain Toronto police officer

TORONTO - Const. Andrew Hong loved to smile, ride motorcycles and spend time with his family.

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''The Special Investigations Unit says their probe will focus partly on the cemetery and four officers who were involved in the incident.
They say they notified the alleged suspect’s next-of-kin last night and are awaiting an autopsy to be scheduled. They have assigned seven investigators and two forensic investigators to the case.''

 

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'SENSELESS': Suspect in deadly Milton and Mississauga shootings targeted police officer in uniform and shot others for 'absolutely no reason,' police allege in video

Police revealed Thursday Petrie had a lengthy criminal record that included assault, robbery and guns charges and was deemed a "high risk" to re-offend based on a crime in 2005. He was also under a firearms prohibition.

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''An international exchange student injured in Milton during a shooting rampage that spanned the GTA on Monday is “not expected to survive,” police say.

Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, along with Halton Regional Police Chief Steve Tanner and Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, provided a detailed update Thursday morning on the tragic incident at Peel Regional Police Headquarters.

The shooting, which occurred in Mississauga, Halton and Hamilton, left Toronto police Const. Andrew Hong and Milton auto body shop owner Shakeel Ashraf dead, and three others injured.
''Today, police said a 28-year-old student who was working part-time at the shop was injured in the shooting and is not expected to live.''

 

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September 17, 2022 5:15PM EDT

''Satwinder Singh, an international student from India who was working part-time at MK Auto Body Repairs, was also shot. Police said earlier this week that he was not expected to survive.

In a news release issued Saturday, police said that Singh died peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital with friends and family at his side.

“This is heartbreaking news for our community which hasn’t even begun to heal from Monday’s traumatic events. I urge everyone to reach out and ask for help if they need it,” Halton Regional Police Service Chief Stephen Tanner said in a statement.''

 

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TPS Update: Funeral of Constable Andrew Hong Planning & Registration Details for Media

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''A private funeral service for Constable Andrew Hong will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC), North Building, 1020 Martin Grove Road.

Please see the previous news release for information about road closures and the funeral route procession.

Members of the public may view the funeral proceedings via the live internet stream on the Toronto Police Service’s YouTube channel or on local television stations.

PROCESSION FROM CANLAN TO THE TCC

Beginning at approximately 9:45 am, Toronto Police Service members will begin marching from Canlan Sports (1120 Martin Grove Road) southbound on Martin Grove Road to the TCC, North Building.

Members will position on both sides of Martin Grove Road to honour the funeral cortege as they pass by.''

 

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GTA rampage killer ‘staked out’ Tim Hortons, tried to kill eight, wore ballistic armour and had ‘generous supply’ of ammo: SIU

Gunman Sean Petrie was killed by Hamilton police officers hours at the end of a rampage in which he killed Const. Andrw Hong, mechanic Shakeel Ashraf and international student Satwinder Singh.

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