21-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder in Toronto Officer Shooting

The incident highlights a surge in gun violence as police and Ontario's watchdog launch investigations.

A Toronto police officer was shot during a robbery investigation in the Yonge and Eglinton area, sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, Tibor Orgona, was out on bail for previous theft charges and has now been charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
The Special Investigations Unit is probing the incident after a second officer discharged his firearm at the fleeing suspect.
Toronto has seen a significant rise in gun violence this year, with 338 shootings and 35 gun-related deaths reported so far.
Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford have expressed concerns, with Ford calling for bail system reforms following the shooting.