Quebec police officer killed during attempted arrest

A Quebec police officer was killed while trying to arrest a man at a residence in the province’s Mauricie region last night.

On Tuesday, the force confirmed the death of Sgt. Maureen Breau, an officer with over 20 years of experience in the field.

The 35-year-old male suspect was later shot and killed by another officer who arrived on the scene.

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Johanne Beausoleil, the provincial police chief, offered her condolences to Breau’s husband, children, other family members and colleagues.

Quebec’s police watchdog says Breau and another officer were arresting the man around 8:30 p.m. for uttering threats when he grabbed a knife and stabbed Breau.

The provincial police say another officer was injured during the incident, but is expected to recover.

Officers across the nation are sharing their condolences on social media platforms.

Today, we join the Quebec Provincial Police Service in mourning the tragic death of Sgt. Maureen Breau who was killed in the line of duty. We honour her service, sacrifice and heroism, and offer our sincere condolences to her family. #heroesinlife pic.twitter.com/xQJ6Jwr9I7

— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) March 28, 2023