Police force confirmed the death of Sgt. Maureen Breau, an officer with more than 20 years of experience
The police force confirmed in a news release Tuesday the death of Sgt. Maureen Breau, an officer with more than 20 years of experience.
According to Quebec’s independent investigations office, BEI, Sgt. Maureen Breau was one of two officers arresting a man suspected of uttering threats, the nature of which was not immediately disclosed,During the arrest and as he was being informed of his rights by the officers, the BEI reported that the suspect “grabbed a nearby knife” and fatally stabbed Breau, per. One of two other officers who had been called in as backup opened fire on the suspect, striking him at least once, the BEI said.
“It is with immense sadness that I learned of Sgt. Breau’s death,” Beausoleil said in the news release. “An ordeal like this reminds us of the danger police officers face in extreme situations like those confronted by Sgt. Breau, her fellow officers and the emergency telecommunications operators who supported them during the intervention.”
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