Overview
- Video from Jane Park Plaza shows officers responding to reports of a person with two knives who was damaging vehicles, including slashing police tires.
- Police say a conducted energy weapon was used to disarm the individual, who fell as officers moved in to make the arrest.
- An arriving officer exited a cruiser that then rolled forward, striking the suspect and an officer; the vehicle appeared to lurch forward again before reversing.
- Paramedics assessed both individuals at the scene; police say each was medically cleared, and the suspect was transported to hospital per CEW protocols.
- Toronto Police state an active review is underway, as public and legal critics question vehicle handling, training, and potential municipal liability.