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Funeral held today for two officers killed in Innisfil shooting
A private funeral took place Thursday for two police officers killed in a shooting in Innisfil, Ont., last week.
Const. Morgan Russell, 54, and Const. Devon Northrup, 33, of the South Simcoe Police Service died in hospital after responding to a call about a disturbance at a home on Oct. 11.
The Special Investigations Unit has said the two officers did not draw their firearms before a 22-year-old man at the house shot them.
READ MORE: Man killed in deadly Innisfil police shooting had military history
Families of the officers, members of the force, representatives from other police services, emergency services personnel, and officials attended the funeral.
Members of the public were able to watch the service in person at the Innisfil Community Church and the St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Bradford, Ont.
READ MORE: Police identify 2 officers killed in Innisfil shooting
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