多倫多警員遭槍殺 SIU裁定還擊警員毋須被起訴
【星島綜合報道】安省特別調查組(SIU)周五公布多倫多警員Pinizzotto今年6月執行搜查令期間遭槍殺的調查報告,指19歲疑犯Bennett在北約克一個住宅單位內,近距離向43歲緊急應變特遣隊(ETF)警員Marc Pinizzotto連開3槍,導致對方死亡。另一名開槍還擊的警員則毋須面對刑事指控。
事發於6月11日清晨,ETF警員到Black Creek Drive及Trethewey Drive一帶執行搜查令,調查涉及槍械的案件。報告指,Marc Pinizzotto進入單位後,一名19歲男子突然從睡房出現並向他開槍。Marc Pinizzotto隨即還擊4槍,之後倒地;另一名警員則先後開槍14次。
Marc Pinizzotto送往Sunnybrook醫院後證實不治。疑犯亦身中多槍,傷勢危殆送院。事發時單位內另有4人,均沒有受傷。
SIU總監Joseph Martino認為,警員開槍是為了自衛,當時面對持槍疑犯,別無選擇,只能使用致命武力;另一名警員再次開槍時,亦有合理理由相信疑犯仍持有槍械,構成致命威脅,因此決定不提出刑事指控。
警方其後確認疑犯為Nicholas Bennett,並控以一級謀殺,案件將於11月4日再度提堂。
多倫多警隊總長 Myron Demkiw表示,調查雖已結束,但警隊失去Pinizzotto的傷痛並未減退,形容他是盡忠職守的同僚,將永遠銘記其犧牲。
The Special Investigations Unit has concluded its independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred during the execution of a search warrant on June 11 and has cleared our officers. While this decision brings their investigation to a close, it does not diminish the profound loss our Service continues to feel. On that day, we lost Constable Marc Pinizzotto, a dedicated member of our Emergency Task Force, a respected colleague, and a friend. Marc gave his life in service to others, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. The members of our Emergency Task Force are among the most highly trained and skilled officers in the country, and they routinely face dangerous and dynamic situations with professionalism, courage, and exceptional expertise. In the months since losing their colleague and friend, they have demonstrated tremendous resilience while continuing to serve the people of Toronto with dedication. I want to thank members of the public for your support during this difficult time and for continuing to keep Marc’s family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts. Your ongoing support has meant a great deal to our Service and to all those who knew and loved Marc.
— Chief Myron Demkiw (@TPSMyronDemkiw) October 9, 2026
(圖:CTV、加通社)