Tributes pour in across Canada for Quebec police officer killed: ‘Sgt. Breau, rest easy’
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Quebec provincial police officer Sgt. Maureen Breau was fatally stabbed during an attempted arrest when police were called to a home Monday in the province's Mauricie region.
Tributes continue to pour in for a veteran Quebec provincial police officer who was killed in the line of duty in Louiseville, Que., on Monday night.
Sûreté du Québec Sgt. Maureen Breau was stabbed during an attempted arrest when police were called to a home in the province’s Mauricie region. Her death was pronounced at the hospital.
The 35-year-old suspect, whose identity has not been released, was later shot and killed by other officers who arrived on the scene. A second police officer was also wounded, though he is expected to recover. Quebec’s independent police watchdog has launched an investigation.
Breau, who was in her early 40s, had more than 20 years of experience on the job. She was also the mother of two children and her partner is also a police officer within the same force, according to provincial police.
Police departments across Canada have issued statements in honour of the fallen police officer, who was just a few days away from becoming an investigator.
The Edmonton Police Service, which lost two of its officers in the line of duty earlier this month, said it was devastated to learn of Breau’s death. Her death occurred the same day slain constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan were honoured with a sombre ceremony.
Calling it a “tragic loss,” the police service offered its condolences to Breau’s loved ones and colleagues.
“Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time,” the police department tweeted.