Tag Archives: Toronto Police Service

The Eritrean community has been gripped by shock Dismembered woman remains found in Toronto

May 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Victor Biro / PHOTO Toronto Police forensic investigators are shown at the scene of a park on Humber Blvd. at Alliance Ave. Monday, after human remains were discovered Friday afternoon. The Eritrean community has been gripped by shock and disbelief … read more »

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Man fatally shot in Toronto schoolyard

July 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Toronto homicide detectives are investigating after a man was fatally shot in a schoolyard in the Lawrence Heights area — the fourth gun-related fatality in the city in four days. Residents in the area near Allen Road and Lawrence Avenue … read more »

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Toronto police arrest B.C. man in deadly shooting during Euro 2012

June 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Toronto police have arrested a British Columbia man in connection with the brazen daylight shooting death of a man in Little Italy earlier this week. Det. Sgt. Terry Browne said in a news conference that Dean Wiwchar, 26, will appear … read more »

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Toronto shooting during Euro match kills one

June 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

TORONTO – A shooting at a cafe in broad daylight in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood has left one person dead. Another person has been rushed to hospital. Toronto police say shots were fired just after 3:30 p.m. today at the … read more »

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Toronto: Stabbing prompted Eaton Centre shooting

June 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The man killed in the deadly Eaton Centre shooting in Toronto that left six other people wounded apparently stabbed the suspect three months ago, CBC News has learned. Ahmed Hassan, 24, died in the Saturday evening shooting that plunged the … read more »

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Over 150 Congolese protesters hit downtown Toronto

December 26, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

TORONTO – Congolese protesters snarled downtown traffic in an attempt to bring attention to worsening political conditions in the Congo. The protesters marched from Queen’s Park early on Monday afternoon, wreaking havoc for people trying to navigate the already busy … read more »

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20 Canadians have joined Somalian terror group: official

April 10, 2011 by benim

TORONTO — About 20 Canadians have travelled to Somalia to join Al-Shabab, a federal official said two weeks after a Toronto man was arrested as he was allegedly leaving to enlist in the al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group. As many as three … read more »

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Toronto man charged after woman found strangled

January 20, 2011 by benim

A Toronto man is facing second degree murder charges in connection to the death of a 62-year-old woman. Police responded to 360 Ridelle Ave. around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13. when they found a woman without any vital signs. … read more »

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Thousands honour fallen Toronto police officer

January 18, 2011 by benim

The widow of Sgt. Ryan Russell is expected to speak in tribute of her husband this afternoon. A memorial service for the 35-year old begins shortly in Toronto, with thousands of fellow officers and members of the public gathered to … read more »

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Toronto Woman Dies After Wandering in Cold

January 17, 2011 by benim

A 66-year-old woman with dementia who wandered outside in bone-chilling temperatures has died hours after her calls on an east-end Toronto street were ignored, police say. The woman was rushed to Scarborough Grace Hospital after she was found without vital … read more »

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Homeless man accused of killing Toronto cop with snowplow charged with murder

January 13, 2011 by benim

Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair says a homeless man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Toronto police officer who died after being hit by a stolen snowplow. The Special Investigations Unit identifies the suspect as … read more »

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Toronto policeman killed by stolen snowplow

January 12, 2011 by benim

An 11-year veteran of the Toronto police department died in hospital Wednesday after being struck by a stolen truck equipped with a snowplow. The truck’s driver, described as shoeless, was shot during his arrest and taken to hospital. Sgt. Ryan … read more »

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Man killed in crossbow shooting at Toronto library; suspect in custody: police

December 3, 2010 by benim

TORONTO – Police were questioning a suspect Thursday night after a man was fatally shot with a crossbow inside a Toronto library. Linus Smith said she was sitting in a restaurant across the street when a man came out of … read more »

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