Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Toronto police K9 dog, Bingo, shot dead in shooting in Etobicoke.
A Toronto police dog was killed Tuesday evening while officers were looking for an armed suspect.
Police say they were called to the area of Dixon Road and Kipling Avenue after receiving reports of gunshots.
They say the dog, named Bingo, was shot and killed during an “interaction.”
The male suspect was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Duty Insp. Jeff Bangild said there is no threat to the community, while speaking to reporters on Tuesday night.
“Certainly, this is a difficult time for our police force,” said Bangiid. “The K9 unit attends scenes daily with responding officers. They’re family.”
Toronto’s police chief, Myron Demkiw, said Bingo was the K9 member killed in the line of duty.
“Thank you for keeping our members safe, and thank you for your service,” Demkiw said. “My deepest condolences to his partner and to all of our [Toronto Police K9] Unit.”
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw gave his condolences to Bingo’s partner and the K9 unit in a tweet and thanked Bingo for his service.
Police say a suspect is injured and that as a result, the Special Investigations Unit has been notified.
No further details were provided about the interaction that led to Bingo’s death.
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