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FIRST READING: The unprecedented violence targeting Canadian police

At three fatalities in two weeks, Canadian police are being killed at a rate on par with the U.S.

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FIRST READING: The unprecedented violence targeting Canadian police Back to video

In just 13 days, three Canadian police officers have been intentionally killed in three distinct attacks.

On June 9, OPP officer Tarun Bali was struck and killed by a vehicle in Hearts, Ont., while attempting to locate an 18-year-old who had escaped from a hospital. The 18-year-old is charged with Bali’s murder.

Two days later, on June 11, Toronto Police constable Marc Pinizzotto was shot and killed while executing a raid on an address connected to a series of attacks in the city, including a shooting at the U.S. consulate.

And on Monday, a targeted ambush on Montreal police officers killed Mohamed Benredouane.

Heartbreaking and Emotional Speech by wife of Constable Tarun Bali who died on the line of duty🥲🫡 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/CBdR5SKq9K— Mani Nair 🇨🇦🍁🤝🇮🇳🪷 (@twiternair) June 22, 2026

Heartbreaking and Emotional Speech by wife of Constable Tarun........

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