“Suspect has been positioned and is in police custody. 1 particular person has been pronounced deceased on the scene and a pair of others have been transported to hospital,” Halton Police stated in a tweet shortly after the emergency alert went out.
Later Monday, Hamilton Police confirmed by way of twitter that one particular person was taken into custody and pronounced deceased in reference to taking pictures investigations in Peel and Halton.
Ontario’s Particular Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate on the scene of the demise of the suspect. The unit will get concerned when there’s a demise or critical damage involving police.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed publicly the officer has died.
“Like all Ontarians, I’m horrified by right now’s mindless violence, together with the killing of a Toronto police officer,” Ford stated in a tweet. “I’m so grateful to legislation enforcement for bringing this case to an finish. Might justice for these killed and injured be swift.”
Peel Regional Police Constable Heather Cannon later stated the general public security alert is not in impact.
“There isn’t a menace to public security,” Cannon stated.
