Man, 39, sought for attempted murder of Toronto cop

[AndrewX]

Terry Baksh, 39, of Toronto, is wanted for attempted murder after a Toronto Police officer was run down and dragged 50 metres on Nov. 21, 2020. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

Toronto Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man suspected of trying to kill one of their officers.
Cops say that on Nov. 21, around 11:22 p.m., an officer on patrol in the west end heard the sound of gunshots and spotted a car fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. The officer gave chase and signaled the driver to stop.



When he did, the driver allegedly drove into the officer, dragging him more than 50 metres. The cop was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Terry Baksh, 39, of Toronto, is wanted for attempted murder, dangerous driving, flight from police, fail to comply with recognizance and driving while disqualified. He is considered violent and dangerous.

Toronto man wanted for attempted murder after police officer seriously injured during altercation

Terry Baksh is wanted by police on several charges including attempted murder.

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[AndrewX]

They arrested the above POS, good job !

Toronto police said they have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man with attempted murder for striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle.
The incident dates back to last weekend when an officer was patrolling the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Weston Road around 11:20 p.m.

The officer heard gunshots nearby and then saw a car speeding by, fleeing the area.
In a press conference on Tuesday, police played dashcam video from the officer’s car.

The officer followed the fleeing vehicle as it travelled at high speeds and ran through red lights. He caught up to the vehicle at Scarlett Road and East Drive when the car hit a curb.
The officer got out of his vehicle and approached the car, signaling for the driver to stop. The driver then struck the officer who was then thrown onto the hood of the car and carried over 30 or 40 feet before he fell off.

The officer was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Terry Baksh, 39, has been arrested and is facing seven charges including attempted murder, dangerous driving, flight from police, fail to comply recognizance and drive while disqualified.

“The investigation that was conducted by 12 Division CIB was very intensive to locate this vehicle and the driver,” said Superintendent Ron Taverner.
“This is a very significant event for police that people take this kind of action and deliberately run at police officers while they are being investigated…this was taken very seriously.”

Taverner said it is unclear why Baksh was fleeing but believe it was due to a number of factors including that he was driving a stolen car and he was not supposed to be behind the wheel of a vehicle. It is unclear whether or not the suspect was involved in the gunshots heard prior to the chase.
The investigation is still underway and police say the officer, who has been on the force for about 10 years, has been released from hospital and is now recovering.

CityNews

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[HEYHEY]

That cop is an idiot who lacks common sense

 

[jerimander]

Why is the perp not charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm?