Funeral Procession Held for Fallen Toronto Officer on Sunday
The motorcade carried the 43-year-old officer’s body after tributes poured in from police leaders and elected officials.
- On Sunday, a police motorcade transported the body of Toronto Const. Marc Pinizzotto to a funeral home in Thornhill, following his death in the line of duty last Thursday in North York.
- The Ontario Special Investigations Unit is investigating the fatal shooting, where spokesperson Monica Hudon reported an 'exchange of gunfire' that left the officer dead and suspect Nicholas Bennett in critical condition.
- Tributes from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have poured in, while OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk honored the fallen officer during Sunday's procession, stating, "Each day he wore the uniform, he did so with a deep sense of responsibility."
- Books of condolence are available for the public to sign at Toronto Police Service headquarters, 23 Division at 5230 Finch Avenue West, or 33 Division at 50 Upjohn Road until June 26.
- Police continue searching for 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, who remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous following the consulate shooting, while investigators have charged Bennett with first-degree murder.
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Const. Marc Pinizzotto saluted during procession to Thornhill funeral home
First responders lined the streets on Sunday afternoon outside the Centre of Forensic Sciences in North York to pay their respects to slain Toronto Police Const. Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed just blocks away from there last week while serving a search warrant.
Funeral procession held for fallen Toronto officer on Sunday
A funeral procession was held on Sunday for Toronto Const. Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed in the line of duty last week during a raid at a North York apartment building. The motorcade left the Office of the Chief Coroner at 3 p.m. and brought his body to a funeral home in Thornhill. The procession was livestreamed by the OPP on their YouTube channel. A book of condolences is available for the public to sign at Toronto police headquarters on Col…
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