Toronto officer hit by suspect vehicle after police open fire during auto theft

A Toronto officer was taken to hospital Monday after being hit by a vehicle police attempted to stop by shooting at it.

The incident, which Ontario’s police watchdog is now probing, unfolded around 1:04 a.m. near Donlands Avenue and O’Connor Drive.

Officers were called for an auto theft, which they attempted to stop by eventually shooting at the vehicle, police said in a post on X.

The vehicle struck an officer and fled the scene, by officers later found it and the driver who was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The officer was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

One suspect remains outstanding, but no suspect information was available.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.