Canada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks
Summary
Canadian police are investigating whether the death of a Toronto officer during a search linked to a shooting at the US consulate is connected to a wider group of terror attacks. Authorities are examining possible ties to a global terror network and a series of local shootings.Key Facts
- Constable Marc Pinizzotto, a 43-year-old Toronto police officer, was killed during a search related to shootings including one at the US consulate.
- The US consulate shooting occurred in early March when two gunmen fired at the building but caused no injuries.
- Investigators are exploring if these attacks are part of a city-wide network of “shooters-for-hire” attacking various targets.
- There is suspicion the case might connect to a global terror group linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and US attacks on Iran.
- An Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, charged in the US with terrorism, is accused of orchestrating attacks across Europe and claimed responsibility for the Toronto consulate shooting.
- Canadian federal police (RCMP) were involved in the search but have not confirmed links to international terrorism.
- Police charged 19-year-old Nicholas Bennett with first-degree murder and are still searching for 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, who is possibly armed.
- Ontario’s special investigations unit is probing the shooting where multiple people were present during the officer’s death.
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