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Toronto Constable Mourned After On-Duty Death
16 Jun
Summary
- Constable Marc Pinizzotto died in the line of duty last week.
- His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, in Etobicoke.
- He is survived by his wife and two children.
A funeral service for Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed in the line of duty, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24. The service will take place in Etobicoke.
Constable Pinizzotto, 43, died last week after 18 years of service. He was fatally shot on Thursday while police were investigating several shootings across the Toronto area. The suspect, 19-year-old Nicholas Bennett, is in custody and faces a first-degree murder charge.
Members of the public are invited to line the streets to observe the funeral procession. However, the funeral service itself will be restricted to family, police services, and emergency personnel.
Hundreds of fellow officers and first responders have gathered to honor Constable Pinizzotto, with tributes also coming from Mayor Olivia Chow, Premier Doug Ford, and Prime Minister Mark Carney.
