Reaction pours in from police forces and political leaders following death of Toronto officer
Posted July 2, 2021 2:13 pm.
Last Updated July 2, 2021 4:48 pm.
From politicians to the OPP and local police forces, reaction continues to pour in after a Toronto police officer was struck and killed by a vehicle in the underground parking garage at City Hall early Friday morning.
Police Chief James Ramer says Const. Jeffrey Northrup, from 52 Division, and his partner were in plain clothes at the time of the incident, but were wearing a “chain with their identification in front of them and they were working as part of the July 1 events in the downtown core.”
“Our preliminary information is that he and his partner were conducting an investigation in response to a priority call in the underground parking lot,” Ramer said. “During the course of this dynamic event, Constable Northrup was struck by a vehicle. We believe this was an intentional and deliberate act.”
Flags will be flown at half-mast at City of Toronto locations, until further notice, to honour Constable Jeffrey Northrup, member of the @TorontoPolice, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty earlier this morning. pic.twitter.com/f1p6faWFpO
— John Tory (@JohnTory) July 2, 2021
I’m terribly saddened to hear the tragic news of Const. Jeff Northrup who was killed in the line of duty. Jeff served his community for 31 years. My deepest condolences to his wife, three kids and the entire Toronto Police Service. We are with you mourning this devastating loss.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 2, 2021
In response to the overwhelming feedback from the community, we have created an online Book of Condolences.
Anyone wishing to offer their thoughts to Constable Northrup’s family, friends, and colleagues, can do so by visiting our website: https://t.co/ZEfZgRXqAm pic.twitter.com/l4swAmxZ4S
— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) July 2, 2021
.@TorontoPolice Detective Constable Jeff Northrup served the @cityoftoronto for nearly 32 years. He will be sorely missed. #HeroesInLife #OPMF pic.twitter.com/AeNvAUkqvi
— Jason Tomlinson ???????? (@TPATomlinson) July 2, 2021
On behalf of the OPP, we are devastated to learn of Cst. Northrup's passing and offer our deepest condolences to his family, his friends and his colleagues at @TPS52Div @TorontoPolice He will be remembered for his bravery and courageous service #HeroesInLife
— Thomas Carrique (@OPPCommissioner) July 2, 2021
Deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of @TorontoPolice officer Jeff Northrup.
Our hearts are breaking with your devastating loss. pic.twitter.com/4MuctHaWHl— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) July 2, 2021
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Cst. Jeffrey Northrup of @TorontoPolice.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.#HeroesInLife pic.twitter.com/43qtlAtQdP— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) July 2, 2021
Our hearts are heavy as we learn about the on-duty death of Cst. Jeffrey Northrup of @TorontoPolice. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. Flags at #PRP buildings will be lowered to half-mast in his honour. #HeroesInLife pic.twitter.com/aV89tCZYnr
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) July 2, 2021
“Anyone of us in uniform could have been that person and you never know what your day is going to bring,” OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said. The veteran officer has been working to protect communities for more than 20 years.
Peel Regional Police Const. Akhil Mooken says the policing profession is a very close community.
“Anytime we hear that we have lost a member of our policing family, it certainly has an impact on us and we collectively share in the grief,” he said.
A suspect is in custody and homicide investigators have taken over the investigation.
Chief Ramer says an update will be provided once the appropriate charges have been laid.
Northrup is the first Toronto police officer to be killed in the line of duty since Const. John Zivcic in 2013.
