Officer killed, "armed and dangerous" suspect on run in Canada linked to shooting at U.S. consulate

Updated on: June 12, 2026 / 10:23 AM EDT / CBS News

Officer killed, "armed and dangerous" suspect on run in Canada linked to shooting at U.S. consulate

TL;DR

  • A Toronto police officer, Constable Marc Pinizzotto, was fatally shot during an operation.
  • The operation was linked to a previous shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.
  • One suspect, Nicholas Bennett, was arrested with gunshot wounds and will be charged with first-degree murder.
  • A second suspect, Zara Jabbi, is considered armed and dangerous and is being sought by police.
  • The U.S. consulate shooting in March is being investigated as a national security incident and has been linked to an alleged terrorist network.