September, about 3 years ago...

Constable

Andrew Hong

Toronto Police Service

September 12th, 2022

DETAILS: On September 12, 2022, Constable Hong was on a break from training when he was shot and killed in an ambush attack. His murder was the first in a series of shootings that followed which left two community members dead.

Constable Hong had been a member of the Toronto Police Service since 2000, starting in 42 Division and was later assigned to Traffic Services – where he served as a motorcycle officer since 2008.

The 48-year-old officer is survived by his wife, two children, parents and two sisters.

July, about 4 years ago...

Police Constable

Jeffrey Northrup

Toronto Police Service

July 2nd, 2021

DETAILS: Constable Northrup was a member of the Toronto Police Service, having joined in 1989 as a Court Officer and sworn in as a police officer in 1999. He faithfully served the citizens of Toronto for more than 31 years. He started his career with CourtServices and was assigned to 11 Division when he became a police officer in 1999. He was a member of 52 Division since 2008. He was also a proud member of the Chief’s Ceremonial Unit. He was 55 years of age and was an experienced and well-respected officer.

On Thursday, July 2, 2021, PC Northrup was assigned to 52 Division’s Major Crime Unit. He was part of a team of police officers who were responding to a priority call at Nathan Phillips Square located at Queen St. W. and Bay St. in Toronto.

Shortly after midnight, he and his partner were conducting an investigation in response that priority call in the underground parking lot at Queen and Bay. During the course of this dynamic event, Constable Northrup was struck by a vehicle and died instantly.