A 28-year old veteran of the Manitoulin OPP has been killed in the line of duty.
Constable Marc Hovingh (age 52) was shot and killed on Thursday, after responding to a call about an unwanted person at a property just outside of Gore Bay.
A man at the scene was also shot and later died in hospital.
Constable Hovingh leaves behind his wife, Lianne, and children Nathan, Laura, Sarah and Elena.
The SIU has been called in to investigate.
SIU investigating fatal shooting on Manitoulin Island, resulting in death of OPP officer and civilian. Spokesperson Monica Hudon: pic.twitter.com/SKjwea26oz
— Special Investigations Unit (@SIUOntario) November 19, 2020
With great sadness I advise that PC Marc Hovingh, a 28 year veteran of the #OPP, has succumbed to his injuries sustained while bravely serving in the line of duty. Our hearts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time #HeroesInLife pic.twitter.com/9cVsYhUqcv
— Thomas Carrique (@OPPCommissioner) November 19, 2020
My statement on the shooting in Manitoulin Island pic.twitter.com/LHryeyZoxv
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) November 19, 2020