Toronto policeman killed by stolen snowplow
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RIP Sgt. Ryan Russel. How senseless. I really hope they charge the person responsible with first degree.
http://www.windsorstar.com/news/Toronto ... story.html
TORONTO — A 35-year-old Toronto police officer died Wednesday after he was struck by a stolen snowplow in the city's downtown.
Sgt. Ryan Russell, an 11-year-old veteran of the force, died at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto police chief Bill Blair said.
"He was a fine police officer and a great servant for the City of Toronto," said Blair, with tears in his eyes. "He was out doing his job in the early morning hours in the city in a very dangerous situation. He put his life on the line and has tragically lost his life while doing his job."
Blair said it was "worst of days" for the Toronto police.
Russell was married and had a young child. His family has been notified of his death, said the chief.
The sergeant was promoted only six months ago to the title at 52 division after working in the guns-and-gangs task force.
His father was also a Toronto police officer.
"People talk about police officers and what we do . . . This is what we do, we go out everyday and we put it on the line. And this is what can happen and we all know it," said Toronto police union head Mike McCormack. "This is the ultimate sacrifice he has made and we're all very proud of him and this is our worst nightmare."
The last time a Toronto police officer died was in 2002.
Police were called just before 6 a.m. about a truck with a snowplow in the front that was stolen from a parking lot in the Parliament and Dundas Streets area.
Officers tracked down the stolen vehicle, reportedly using the GPS device installed inside, to the Davenport and Avenue Roads area — where Russell was struck by the snowplow.
Video images showed paramedics performing CPR on the officer as he was loaded into an ambulance. Toronto EMS Deputy Commander Dave Viljakainen said the officer was transported to St. Michael's Hospital downtown with no vital signs.
Meanwhile, police continued their pursuit of the snowplow through heavy snow for six city blocks until officers were forced to fire a number of shots, said Toronto police Staff Sgt. Chuck Konkel. The male suspect of the vehicle was struck by at least one of the bullets, according to Toronto police Staff Sgt. Jeff McGuire.
He was also taken to hospital for his injuries and remains in police custody.
A second officer was also injured in the melee, but those injuries were believed to be minor, said Konkel.
Both intersections were expected to be closed for most of the day to the public as the police investigation continues.
A collision reconstruction team, a forensics unit and the Special Investigation Unit have arrived at the scene where the officer was hit with the snowplow. The investigation has been taken over by the SIU.
The owner of snowplow, with the words Tolias on the side, told media at the scene he also had tried to chase down the stolen vehicle and used GPS to aid police in their pursuit.
Orange pylons can be seen strewn across the street as heavy snow continued to fall onto the city Wednesday.
Read more: http://www.canada.com/news/Toronto+poli ... z1ApypaKuD
http://www.windsorstar.com/news/Toronto ... story.html
TORONTO — A 35-year-old Toronto police officer died Wednesday after he was struck by a stolen snowplow in the city's downtown.
Sgt. Ryan Russell, an 11-year-old veteran of the force, died at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto police chief Bill Blair said.
"He was a fine police officer and a great servant for the City of Toronto," said Blair, with tears in his eyes. "He was out doing his job in the early morning hours in the city in a very dangerous situation. He put his life on the line and has tragically lost his life while doing his job."
Blair said it was "worst of days" for the Toronto police.
Russell was married and had a young child. His family has been notified of his death, said the chief.
The sergeant was promoted only six months ago to the title at 52 division after working in the guns-and-gangs task force.
His father was also a Toronto police officer.
"People talk about police officers and what we do . . . This is what we do, we go out everyday and we put it on the line. And this is what can happen and we all know it," said Toronto police union head Mike McCormack. "This is the ultimate sacrifice he has made and we're all very proud of him and this is our worst nightmare."
The last time a Toronto police officer died was in 2002.
Police were called just before 6 a.m. about a truck with a snowplow in the front that was stolen from a parking lot in the Parliament and Dundas Streets area.
Officers tracked down the stolen vehicle, reportedly using the GPS device installed inside, to the Davenport and Avenue Roads area — where Russell was struck by the snowplow.
Video images showed paramedics performing CPR on the officer as he was loaded into an ambulance. Toronto EMS Deputy Commander Dave Viljakainen said the officer was transported to St. Michael's Hospital downtown with no vital signs.
Meanwhile, police continued their pursuit of the snowplow through heavy snow for six city blocks until officers were forced to fire a number of shots, said Toronto police Staff Sgt. Chuck Konkel. The male suspect of the vehicle was struck by at least one of the bullets, according to Toronto police Staff Sgt. Jeff McGuire.
He was also taken to hospital for his injuries and remains in police custody.
A second officer was also injured in the melee, but those injuries were believed to be minor, said Konkel.
Both intersections were expected to be closed for most of the day to the public as the police investigation continues.
A collision reconstruction team, a forensics unit and the Special Investigation Unit have arrived at the scene where the officer was hit with the snowplow. The investigation has been taken over by the SIU.
The owner of snowplow, with the words Tolias on the side, told media at the scene he also had tried to chase down the stolen vehicle and used GPS to aid police in their pursuit.
Orange pylons can be seen strewn across the street as heavy snow continued to fall onto the city Wednesday.
Read more: http://www.canada.com/news/Toronto+poli ... z1ApypaKuD
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