News Release
Homicide Investigation,
Black Creek Drive and Trethewey Drive area,
Victim: Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto
The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on a homicide investigation.
It is alleged that:
- on Thursday, June 11, at approximately 5:20 a.m., TPS Constable Marc Pinizzotto was shot and killed while executing a high-risk search warrant in the area of Black Creek Drive and Trethewey Drive
- police returned fire, striking the accused
The accused was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Nicholas Bennett, 19, of Toronto, has been charged with:
- First Degree Murder
He was scheduled to appear remotely at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on June 19, 2026, in room 107.
This was Toronto's 13th Homicide of 2026.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
