2 officers injured after armed man walks into Pickering police station
Two police officers have been injured in an interaction with a man who walked into a Pickering police station with a firearm Saturday afternoon.
In a post on X, Durham Regional Police said the man entered West Division at Kingston Road at 4:30 p.m.
“An interaction took place between the suspect and officers at the front desk, resulting in the male being placed into custody,” police said in the post. They added that the suspect was later taken to the hospital, and the extent of his injuries is unknown.
Police said two officers suffered minor injuries as a result of the interaction/
“Officers believe at this time the firearm is a pellet gun, however it is required to be sent for testing to confirm,” police said.
It is unknown why the suspect entered the police station, which was closed following the incident.
“The investigation remains active, further information will be released once we are able to do so,” police said.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7029296.1725730961!/httpImage/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.png)
'Extremely vigorous' wildfire activity in central B.C. prompts crews to back off for safety
The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.
Police release video of Toronto plaza shooting that killed university student
A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'
No more porta-potties at B.C. construction sites starting Oct. 1
What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.
Three teens charged for armed robbery at Kitchener jewelry store
Three teens were arrested for an armed robbery at a Kitchener jewelry store after witnesses caught and detained the suspects until officers arrived on scene.
Manhunt underway after 5 people injured in Kentucky shooting near Interstate 75, officials say
Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Ky., according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office.
'Hopeless and helpless': Regina mother seeks help to treat rare spinal disease
Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.
The iPhone is getting a 'glow' up. What to expect from Apple's Monday event
Apple excited fans with its vision for its 'Apple Intelligence' artificial intelligence system earlier this year. Now, it's time for the company to prove it really works.
They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again.