Toronto police to update on U.S. Consulate shooting probe, officer's death

Toronto police are scheduled to release an update on their ongoing investigations into multiple shootings across the city, notably including an incident at the U.S. Consulate in March. Chief Myron Demkiw and Chief Supt. Joe Matthews are expected to address reporters.

Authorities announced Friday the arrest of 18-year-old Sheldon Tracy-Stewart in connection with the consulate shooting. He faces 11 charges, including discharging a firearm, illegal firearm possession, and vehicle theft. Court documents indicate Tracy-Stewart was allegedly subject to a release order at the time of his arrest.

Separately, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, was arrested and charged with terrorism offenses in the United States last month related to the same shooting. A 19-year-old suspect, Zara Jabbi, remains outstanding.

The investigation also tragically led to the death of Const. Marc Pinizzotto, 43, who was killed on June 11 while executing a search warrant at an apartment building. Officers entered a unit on the fourth floor, where a 19-year-old man allegedly fired at Pinizzotto. Another officer returned fire, hitting the suspect, who is currently hospitalized. Nicholas Bennett is expected to be charged with first-degree murder in Pinizzotto's death.