suspected gunman who killed two, including a Toronto police officer, and injured three others, had a lengthy criminal history, according to parole records obtained by Global News.A Parole Board of Canada decision from 2010 stated that Sean Petrie had previous convictions for violent crimes like robbery and illegally possessing guns, and also suggested he had alleged gang connections.“It is in the interest of public safety in terms of the specific risk you present that you be prohibited from any contact with your negative peers,” the board wrote.Peel police had identified a Shawn Petry, 30, as the suspect in a shooting rampage that spanned several cities Monday in the Greater Toronto Area.
Sources and documents obtained by Global News have confirmed Sean Petrie, 40, is the man suspected of killing Const. Andrew Hong, who was shot on his lunch break.“Your offence cycle as demonstrated by your criminal history is directly linked to the negative influence of criminal others, including those involved in the gang subculture,” the board wrote.
Multiple sources told Global News that Petrie had an extensive criminal history spanning roughly 20 years.“Your involvement with these associates has led to your convictions for property crimes, robbery, drug trafficking, and weapon possession.” Toronto police officer killed in Mississauga remembered by family for ‘larger than life’ personality Peel police did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Few details have been released about the gunman who began his deadly rampage at a Mississauga Tim Hortons on the afternoon of Monday, Sept.
12, killing Toronto police Const. Andrew Hong and injuring another person in what police have called an “ambush” style attack.The suspect, who.