Funeral for Fallen Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto
Toronto Congress Centre
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Summary
- Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty on June 11, 2026, becoming the first Toronto Police Service officer to die in the line of duty in 2026.
- His death prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across Toronto and the broader law enforcement community.
- The funeral is being held today at 1:00 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke.
- While the service is not open to the general public, the funeral procession can be observed along the route beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m.
- Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area and are expected to lift around 1 p.m.
- Members of the public may also watch via live stream on the Toronto Police Service's YouTube channel.
Timeline
Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes and expect significant delays.
All road closures are expected to lift once the funeral procession clears Martin Grove Road, approximately 1 p.m.
Belfield Road was closed at 7:30 a.m. with limited access from Hwy 27 to Martin Grove Road and Kipling Avenue to Martin Grove Road. No one shall cross Martin Grove Road until the procession clears.
Road closures were in effect beginning at 6:30 a.m. Martin Grove Road is fully closed from Dixon Road to Bethridge Boulevard. Hwy 409 east and west ramps and the Hwy 401 westbound ramp to Martin Grove Road are also closed.
The procession will travel northbound on Yonge Street, westbound on Hwy 407 ETR, southbound on Hwy 27, eastbound on Rexdale Boulevard, and southbound on Martin Grove Road. Viewing points are available at Hwy 407 overpasses at Bathurst, Dufferin, Keele, Jane, Weston Road, Pine Valley Drive, and Islington Avenue.
The public is invited to observe the funeral procession as it travels from Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home at 8088 Yonge Street to the Toronto Congress Centre, beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty on June 11, 2026. He is the first Toronto Police Service officer to die in the line of duty in 2026, and his death prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across Toronto and the broader law enforcement community.
The funeral for fallen Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto will be held today, Wednesday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke. The funeral is not open to the general public.
Incident reported at Toronto Congress Centre.
Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes and expect significant delays.
All road closures are expected to lift once the funeral procession clears Martin Grove Road, approximately 1 p.m.
Belfield Road was closed at 7:30 a.m. with limited access from Hwy 27 to Martin Grove Road and Kipling Avenue to Martin Grove Road. No one shall cross Martin Grove Road until the procession clears.
Road closures were in effect beginning at 6:30 a.m. Martin Grove Road is fully closed from Dixon Road to Bethridge Boulevard. Hwy 409 east and west ramps and the Hwy 401 westbound ramp to Martin Grove Road are also closed.
The procession will travel northbound on Yonge Street, westbound on Hwy 407 ETR, southbound on Hwy 27, eastbound on Rexdale Boulevard, and southbound on Martin Grove Road. Viewing points are available at Hwy 407 overpasses at Bathurst, Dufferin, Keele, Jane, Weston Road, Pine Valley Drive, and Islington Avenue.
The public is invited to observe the funeral procession as it travels from Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home at 8088 Yonge Street to the Toronto Congress Centre, beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty on June 11, 2026. He is the first Toronto Police Service officer to die in the line of duty in 2026, and his death prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across Toronto and the broader law enforcement community.
The funeral for fallen Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto will be held today, Wednesday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke. The funeral is not open to the general public.
Incident reported at Toronto Congress Centre.
Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes and expect significant delays.
All road closures are expected to lift once the funeral procession clears Martin Grove Road, approximately 1 p.m.
Belfield Road was closed at 7:30 a.m. with limited access from Hwy 27 to Martin Grove Road and Kipling Avenue to Martin Grove Road. No one shall cross Martin Grove Road until the procession clears.
Road closures were in effect beginning at 6:30 a.m. Martin Grove Road is fully closed from Dixon Road to Bethridge Boulevard. Hwy 409 east and west ramps and the Hwy 401 westbound ramp to Martin Grove Road are also closed.
The procession will travel northbound on Yonge Street, westbound on Hwy 407 ETR, southbound on Hwy 27, eastbound on Rexdale Boulevard, and southbound on Martin Grove Road. Viewing points are available at Hwy 407 overpasses at Bathurst, Dufferin, Keele, Jane, Weston Road, Pine Valley Drive, and Islington Avenue.
The public is invited to observe the funeral procession as it travels from Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home at 8088 Yonge Street to the Toronto Congress Centre, beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty on June 11, 2026. He is the first Toronto Police Service officer to die in the line of duty in 2026, and his death prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across Toronto and the broader law enforcement community.
The funeral for fallen Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto will be held today, Wednesday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke. The funeral is not open to the general public.
Incident reported at Toronto Congress Centre.
Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes and expect significant delays.
All road closures are expected to lift once the funeral procession clears Martin Grove Road, approximately 1 p.m.
Belfield Road was closed at 7:30 a.m. with limited access from Hwy 27 to Martin Grove Road and Kipling Avenue to Martin Grove Road. No one shall cross Martin Grove Road until the procession clears.
Road closures were in effect beginning at 6:30 a.m. Martin Grove Road is fully closed from Dixon Road to Bethridge Boulevard. Hwy 409 east and west ramps and the Hwy 401 westbound ramp to Martin Grove Road are also closed.
The procession will travel northbound on Yonge Street, westbound on Hwy 407 ETR, southbound on Hwy 27, eastbound on Rexdale Boulevard, and southbound on Martin Grove Road. Viewing points are available at Hwy 407 overpasses at Bathurst, Dufferin, Keele, Jane, Weston Road, Pine Valley Drive, and Islington Avenue.
The public is invited to observe the funeral procession as it travels from Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home at 8088 Yonge Street to the Toronto Congress Centre, beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty on June 11, 2026. He is the first Toronto Police Service officer to die in the line of duty in 2026, and his death prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across Toronto and the broader law enforcement community.
The funeral for fallen Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto will be held today, Wednesday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke. The funeral is not open to the general public.
Incident reported at Toronto Congress Centre.
Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes and expect significant delays.
All road closures are expected to lift once the funeral procession clears Martin Grove Road, approximately 1 p.m.
Belfield Road was closed at 7:30 a.m. with limited access from Hwy 27 to Martin Grove Road and Kipling Avenue to Martin Grove Road. No one shall cross Martin Grove Road until the procession clears.
Road closures were in effect beginning at 6:30 a.m. Martin Grove Road is fully closed from Dixon Road to Bethridge Boulevard. Hwy 409 east and west ramps and the Hwy 401 westbound ramp to Martin Grove Road are also closed.
The procession will travel northbound on Yonge Street, westbound on Hwy 407 ETR, southbound on Hwy 27, eastbound on Rexdale Boulevard, and southbound on Martin Grove Road. Viewing points are available at Hwy 407 overpasses at Bathurst, Dufferin, Keele, Jane, Weston Road, Pine Valley Drive, and Islington Avenue.
The public is invited to observe the funeral procession as it travels from Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home at 8088 Yonge Street to the Toronto Congress Centre, beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty on June 11, 2026. He is the first Toronto Police Service officer to die in the line of duty in 2026, and his death prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across Toronto and the broader law enforcement community.
The funeral for fallen Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto will be held today, Wednesday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke. The funeral is not open to the general public.
Incident reported at Toronto Congress Centre.
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Honestly so sad π I hope he rests in peace ππΌππΌ
Are they going to stop blocking traffic for this finally?
Honestly so sad π I hope he rests in peace ππΌππΌ
Are they going to stop blocking traffic for this finally?
Honestly so sad π I hope he rests in peace ππΌππΌ
Are they going to stop blocking traffic for this finally?
Honestly so sad π I hope he rests in peace ππΌππΌ
Are they going to stop blocking traffic for this finally?
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Honestly so sad π I hope he rests in peace ππΌππΌ
Are they going to stop blocking traffic for this finally?