“Words cannot describe our grief,” South Simcoe Police Service Acting Chief John Van Dyke said at an emotional news conference at Innisfil Town Hall on Wednesday. According to the Special Investigations Unit, the shooter, a 23-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene after an “exchange of gunfire” with the South Simcoe officers. are in shock after two officers died following a shooting at a home in the community north of Toronto. Northrup is survived by his partner, his parents and his many close friends within the service and in the community,” Van Dyke said. Later, on Wednesday evening, there were hushed tones and some tears in the sanctuary of Innisfil Community Church during a vigil organized for the slain officers.

Source: thestar October 13, 2022 07:19 UTC