Toronto police officer involved in search warrant dead, found in parking lot: sources | Globalnews.ca

A Toronto police officer has died in the line of duty, multiple police sources tell Global News.

Sources say the officer was involved in executing a search warrant Thursday morning, and was found in the parking lot of 31 Division in North York.

The officer was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Toronto police confirmed the death in a post on X Thursday morning.

“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of one of our officers while on duty this morning,” it said.

“We are in the process of notifying the officer’s family and will share further updates in the coming hours.”

The force added preliminary information suggests the cause of death may be medical.

“Our heartfelt thoughts are with the officer’s loved ones, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time,” police said.

More to come.

— with files from Tracy Tong and Catherine McDonald