A Haldimand detachment Ontario Provincial Police officer was shot and killed near Hagersville today after responding to reports of a vehicle in a ditch at Indian Line and Concession 14 around 2:40 p.m on Tuesday.
OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique said in a tweet that Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was killed on Tuesday in the line of duty.
OPP Const. Ed Sanchuk say the two suspects, a male and female have been arrested and no other suspects are outstanding. Police identified one of the suspects as 25-year-old Randall McKenzie.
It is with an extremely heavy heart that I regretfully advise that #OPP Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala was killed today while courageously serving in the line of duty. Our hearts are with his loved ones and all OPP members at this tragic time. #HeroesInLife pic.twitter.com/Chg9RKiYTt
— Thomas Carrique (@OPPCommissioner) December 28, 2022
During a press conference this evening, an emotional Sanchuk added: “I’m never at a loss for words, but I’m at a loss for words tonight, we lost a family member… a police officer, and you know what, a good community member.”
The circumstances that led to the shooting are unknown at this time. Police are investigating.
Constable Pierzchala photo submitted by OPP.
Update December 28, 2022, 4:20 pm. The above video has been edited to remove the photo of a woman police circulated and said yesterday was one of the suspects. CHCH news has since learned the photo circulated by police was incorrect.
