TORONTO — A solemn police motorcade made its way through rain-soaked streets on Sunday afternoon as Toronto Police Const. Marc Pinizzotto was transported to a funeral home in Thornhill, Ontario. The procession marked a deeply emotional moment for law enforcement colleagues and community members mourning an officer killed in the line of duty.

Const. Pinizzotto was fatally shot on Thursday during an investigation at an apartment building on Martha Eaton Way, where police were responding to multiple shootings, including an earlier incident linked to a U.S. Consulate-related case. Authorities confirmed he was actively engaged in investigative duties when the fatal exchange of gunfire occurred.

Police have charged 19-year-old Nicholas Bennett with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. Bennett was also injured during the incident. A second 19-year-old suspect, Zara Jabbi, who is wanted in relation to the consulate investigation, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

During Sunday’s procession, officers lined city streets to pay their final respects as the motorcade passed. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk, speaking during a livestream, honored Pinizzotto’s service and sacrifice.

“To Const. Marc Pinizzotto, your duty is complete. Your watch has ended, and today we escort you home. Rest in peace, Marc. We have it from here,” Sanchuk said.

He described the fallen officer as a dedicated public servant who consistently placed community safety above personal risk.

“Each day he wore the uniform, he did so with a deep sense of responsibility, placing the needs of the citizens above his own and without hesitation,” he added.

The Ontario Provincial Police also extended condolences to the Toronto Police Service, noting the shared grief across law enforcement following a series of recent line-of-duty deaths in the province.

Among those referenced was OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, 33, who died in a motorcycle crash on April 27, and OPP Const. Tarun Bali, 29, who was struck and killed during an investigation in Hearst while assisting in a separate case. In that incident, 18-year-old Justin Veronneau has been charged with first-degree murder and other offences.

Tributes to Const. Pinizzotto have poured in from across Canada, including messages from Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, all recognizing his service, dedication, and sacrifice.

Funeral arrangements for Const. Pinizzotto are expected to be announced in the coming days as the Toronto Police Service prepares formal ceremonies to honor his life and service.