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Police Officer Shot at During Mississauga Investigation, Suspect in Custody
The officer was not hit, and police said the suspect was later taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries before being taken into custody.
- On Sunday, June 21, 2026, a man was arrested after allegedly shooting at a Peel Regional Police officer in Mississauga near Torbram Road and Lucknow Drive during an early morning investigation.
- This incident follows recent deaths of two Ontario police officers this month: Ontario Provincial Police Const. Tarun Bali was killed in Hearst on June 9, and Marc Pinizzotto died in North York on June 11.
- The targeted officer was not struck or injured; the 19-year-old suspect was taken to hospital and charged with first-degree murder, dangerous driving, and flight from police.
- Authorities closed Torbram Road north of Derry Road East to Drew Road to facilitate the investigation, which police said does not fall under Special Investigations Unit mandate.
- Investigators have not revealed the suspect's identity beyond his age or the specific circumstances of the investigation, as police maintained a lengthy closure at the scene to process evidence.
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Police officer shot at during Mississauga investigation, suspect in custody
A man arrested after allegedly firing a gun at an officer in Mississauga was subject to multiple court-ordered firearms prohibitions, say police.
·Toronto, Canada
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