GTA shootings: New details about suspect emerge after deadly rampage

The 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.
Sources and documents obtained by Global News have confirmed that the spelling and age of the man suspected of killing Const. Andrew Hong who was shot on his lunch break, is in fact Sean Petrie, 40.
Catherine McDonald has dug into the man's history and court records and reports on what she has learned, including the suspect's connection to an auto-body shop that was the scene of one of the shootings.
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[@ronpeer7975]

So I guess who ever on the parole board who thought he wasn’t a threat was wrong. They should lose their job.

[@kathysmith6413]

@@SillySongs4Everyone2001 and with Canada's GQP at the helm we can keep people in prison but you will not have the type of living you have now or even things like medical. just look at Ontario that Trump cl;;pne just took the first seep to complete medical privatization. why the HE** do you think the private companies have been pushing their ads on everything they can find

[@V-ANews]

They shouldn't lose their job for doing their job not their fault that the guidelines and laws that only put people like him away for couple years isn't their fault

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

@ron maybe your ppl should stop imposing a property tax on ppl so we can live free?

[@bluelava4282]

Upgraded to Judge

[@marksman7314]

We have to think of rehabilitation and that’s what he did but sadly not everyone can be rehabilitated like you said he was wrong

[@lisatoronto7265]

Let us not forget that the Supreme Court says that multiple murderers should not serve multiple sentences, it is too cruel. Our justice system is broken and failing to protect citizens.

[@62Cristoforo]

What has that got to do with this case? The shooter is dead. I don’t think he’ll be going to prison anytime soon.

[@tonyhawkification]

Liberals have always been soft on crime. They give junkies needles for “safety” of users. Blackface even openly said “Canadians don’t have the right to use a firearm to protect themselves” Canada is on life support with liberals in charge

[@gerrycanyerryyerry9641]

@@62Cristoforo it means we need a second amendment, like our American brothers, to deal with liberal the utopia the communist overlords have in store for us.

[@TheShiftypaste]

Parole board: "Please stop being a criminal" The criminal: "You betcha." Parole board: "Cool. yer good to leave then."

[@CMarkem]

You think they care? Criminals are friends in todays Canada, and self defense is a crime.

[@bluelava4282]

Shoot back 💥

[@johntitorii6676]

After all the convictions you don't have a mug shot of him ?

[@ahmedbrendan2403]

Yeah John .

[@johntitorii6676]

Still describing him as a white male with a beard ?

[@deathbywords]

Lol the blast they sent on our phones said armed suspect in vehicle. Like, thanks for the description folks.

[@raymak6129]

Want this to really stop? Accountability from the fkers who let criminals out even with lengthy criminal record; capital punishment if found with illegally acquired firearms....do that and I promise there will be far less crime

[@Trythis837]

There shouldn’t be such a thing as illegal firearm. If you’re not of sound mind to possess a firearm you shouldn’t be part of society period. Ban the people not an inanimate object.

[@boblawry4876]

Laws are weak. They get sentenced to 5 years. They get out in 2-3 years.

[@1madmaxx80]

Why don't you show a picture of the murderer? He was a black man, with a violent criminal history, in possession of an illegal firearm. If only he had more counseling and we had more diversity. Oh, can't for get those pesky law abiding citizens and their firearms. We need to go after them. Right?

[@1madmaxx80]

@@TracyLeaOgden Right. You helping to run cover for them too? If what you say is true, then all that these criminals will do is escalate their criminality until they do make the news. You must be a Liberal supporter.

[@deathbywords]

Are you ok? How long you been waiting to get that off your chest? And they did show a picture of him..

[@kittyfan]

why don't those eejit judges put criminals in prison anymore?? This guy whould have been in prison. Nowadays they get 5 mos for armed robbery, death threats, attempted murder etc. And THEN they serve only a 3rd of their sentence.

[@ToddTinley]

They should EXECUTE Murderers.

[@winstonsmith935]

Vancouver needs Special Forces on the Streets. Clean up BC.

[@Chris-nx3mn]

He was 43, not 30; black, not white...I give up trying to watch this garbage

[@greenpostdoc]

To begin with, the shooter's name was "Sean Petrie, 40 years old" not Shawn Petry, 30. The full records of this individual MUST be opened up so that the public can ensure that the system is made accountable -- as well as the offender. In this case both broke down.

[@mpatm2607]

There are many "Mr. Petry's" in society. Not sure if he was capable of living any life other than the one he lived for 30 years.

[@primmakinsofis614]

One great way to reduce crime is to keep career criminals in prison.

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

@mpatm then stop “tieing up” with these ppl. You force them to work for you but imposing a property tax on them and connect with them that way. Let them be free if you want to be free of them. If you understand

[@TheAircool1]

@@primmakinsofis614 better way to reduce crime is to prevent them from becoming criminals to begin with

[@namegoeshere69]

@@TheAircool1 and how exactly do you do that, a time machine?

[@deathbywords]

@@namegoeshere69 tough to say without knowing his childhood/family history. *Usually* (not always) ppl with access to good education and familial/social resources (and early detection and treatment for mental health issues) don't pop off like this guy did. Just my take.

[@jaydeshaw3394]

Diversity will save canada! Lol.

[@jessicadorion8507]

Almost seems like the third world country people act like they're from third world countries or something... Lol

[@Glory-to-God.]

Parole Board also let a DUI Driver Serve less than 3 out of 10 years for Killing one man and two kids. if this isn't disgusting, I don't know what is. I suspect the parole Board took bribe to let him out.

[@TheGruntski]

So he made death threats but bail was not revoked?

[@62Cristoforo]

Or wasn’t reported to police ....

[@kevinwills6218]

The recent guy restrictions do not stop bad guys from getting guns. Most are smuggled or stolen. We need to tackle gun smuggling if we want to slow gun violence.

[@canadiansfor2A]

Going after gangs would also help

[@robertkearns4602]

this is (global news) STATE MEDIA 2 deciding that the cop killed was way more important than the business man and now they want to come down on the parole board, what about the 10 people stabbed to death in Saskatchewan by a person who the parole board let out early saying that his chance of reoffending is very minimal.

[@korky7674]

Liberals recommend enhanced poetry class at the local cultural centre for the suspect ✊🏿

[@billboggs6641]

Did I miss Trudeau's condolences to the family and colleagues of slain officer ?

[@timsmotorcyclediary]

A thug got Merc'd by Hamilton Police. This is justice.

[@bowbender1]

I thought the law was maximum 10 years for illegal possession of a gun. That compiled with his other charges so have kept him behind bars long enough to keep his victims from being shot

[@1madmaxx80]

They let you out after 6 months these days it seems. Don't want to be too harsh on the criminals. Right?

[@abrahamthebewildered1448]

It's like when you buy 1 item vs buying bulk, you get a discount... Apparently?

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

@bow guess all that time didn’t “correct” him, did it?

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

@1madmax what’s more prison time going to do? Make him harder and meaner is probably all.

[@kevin4b2011]

Government is to focused on punishing lawful gun owners 🙄

[@arkan5000]

Here and in the US, one thing is common, Large percentage of violent crimes committed by a certain minority that we can't talk about because people fear a word more than reality

[@SportsSize]

Stay mad 🤣😂😂

[@SportsSize]

Go back to the mountains in Europe if you don’t like crime

[@arkan5000]

@@SportsSize ok thug

[@SportsSize]

Atleast you matured from your league of legend days

[@Ont785]

Another liberal court system working out for Canadians.

[@62Cristoforo]

In Canada the courts are a separate branch from the executive (government) branch. The two are not related.

[@bowbender1]

@@62Cristoforo ya....just ask Jody Wilson-Raybould.

[@Ont785]

@@62Cristoforo The Supreme Court is appointed by govt. Who was the last court justice appointed and by who? Same in Ontario… So, with liberal rule for 15 years; who recommends and appoints judges?

[@Eric-om6ud]

Why they let the trash 🗑 out prison

[@daniellef2279]

Wasn't he 8 years old in 2000?

[@PardonMyPresence]

It's very simple either place people in jail FOREVER or provide rehabilitation and a trade in prison so they reintegrate into society with employable skills to not be a burden to themselves their family and everyone else.

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

Don’t place them in jail forever. At least give them a choice to be free in another zone where they can live out there lives outside of this forced system.

[@deathbywords]

@@benedictcumberbatch4275 that's illogical. If they aren't rehabilitated, they'll be a danger to ppl wherever they go.

[@deathbywords]

Agree 100%

[@liamp.8826]

Wouldn't be called "mass shooting" if law abiding citizens were allowed to carry guns everywhere they go!

[@TagusMan]

You should try carrying a brain everywhere you go.

[@mikeymike7721]

people who are CAUGHT committing their first crime, were previously "law abiding citizens." lol, the streets are flooded with guns in the States, and look at what's going on there...

[@zedmercury2605]

@@TracyLeaOgden Well, we "all" carry guns to an extent. With a lot of these mass shootings, it seems not a lot of people actually have firearms on their person to react to the shooter. The few times they did, they actually shot the mass shooter before police arrived. A lot of guns are sold, but people having a gun on them is rare since you straight up can't bring them into most public places. That's also why schools are such a big target, people don't typically have guns on campus, not even locked up for emergency situations. It's a situation of people that have guns bringing them into places where they know there won't be any.

[@zedmercury2605]

@@TracyLeaOgden I just wanted to point out that we're not all carrying guns on us at all times like some people think. Atleast you guys have an idea about how to solve your issue (I think), we're too busy over here argueing over it to actually do anything conclusive. The main problem is that guns are an integral part of our history and founding, a symbol of what we can trust our citizens with, letting the average Joe protect their property from criminals and government alike, yaddah yaddah yaddah patriotic speel. Plus, while gun violence has always been a thing, mass shootings on this scale are unique to the 21st century. So I don't personally think it's the gun issue over here, more of a mental issue.

[@zedmercury2605]

@@TracyLeaOgden Don't trust our government? I mean, yeah, country was founded by people who fought back a tyrannical government. It's a deeply rooted thing to not trust the government. Thats why states have so much power. Founders didn't want a big tyrannical government controlling everything so they gave some powers to the states to decide what they wanted to do. Makes it to where your mileage living in America heavily depends on the state you live in, gun violence included. And again, shootings on this scale are unprecedented. People's access to guns stays the same, yet violence increases, doesn't seem like an entirely gun based issue no?

[@shawnburke1185]

There's two roads you can take in life it's up to the individual.

[@donla2710]

Why I don't see little Justin crying for this policeman?

[@jayyang9300]

We are too nice to the bad guys.

[@jonahdennis7352]

A lot of good that Is piece of paper From the court Did For the public We need much tougher laws on repeat Crooks My deepest condolences to the victims involved The court's probation officers I'm government need to be held accountable for releasing these people

[@tg4655]

Betsy...oh Betsy...

[@jayyang9300]

We are too nice to the bad guys.

[@miltonlivramento4810]

Porsche 911

[@ily_xan]

Rip Sean

[@leafyutube]

Need to apprehend the culprit before he strikes again.

[@deathbywords]

He's dead...

[@emporergrimes]

yall ever have good news to watch or what?

[@namegoeshere69]

Does the news ever report good things? Rarely if ever. It's always bad, that's the M O

[@lastChang]

This sort of things happens far too often *since the start of the Wuhan outbreak.* - Thanks China 🇨🇳!

[@62Cristoforo]

Probably Chinese, too

[@canadiansfor2A]

Canada needs its own 2nd amendment type laws. Law abiding Canadains need to be able to carry weapons for self defense this should include pepper spray, tasers and firearms

[@tonydamiani8065]

US estimates that between 500 thousand and 3 million lives are saved yearly by armed civilians

[@canadiansfor2A]

@@TracyLeaOgden well your wroug aboit 37000 people are killed with firearms every year and 2/3 are suicides who would have killed themselves without firearms. Look at Japan which has zero firearms has has some of highest suicide rates of any other countries

[@canadiansfor2A]

@@TracyLeaOgden no because Japan has zero guns yet has very high sucide rates. It has to do with mental health issues and not the guns.

[@canadiansfor2A]

@@TracyLeaOgden do guns kill people or do people kill people?

[@canadiansfor2A]

@@TracyLeaOgden you can easily research the stats I'm quoting

[@angelbaby6520]

I don’t believe this at all, why not show the culprit?… blame it on blacks as usual.

[@callers420]

But it was a black dude…

[@randybridges7365]

Haha Diversity is Awesome

[@deathbywords]

White only. Am I right? Cuz white men would *never* !!!

[@Dr_Manhattan_Phd]

Maybe giving everyone easy access to guns wasn't such a great idea.

[@bowbender1]

Try and get one legally. Let us know how your are progressing

[@Dr_Manhattan_Phd]

@@bowbender1 I sent to the store, saw it paid for it, now I have a gun.

[@bowbender1]

@@Dr_Manhattan_Phd I hope you remembered to buy some caps for your gun

[@taarik5637]

Every history has two sides

[@yoserbmon6827]

story you mean?

[@taarik5637]

@@yoserbmon6827 yeah

[@miltonlivramento4810]

Your forehead and right hand belongs to god you can only tattoo your left

[@miltonlivramento4810]

20 bucks says they are getting rid of Islamics and Asian cops

[@randybridges7365]

Blacks blacks black blacks

[@tashisonam452]

Black life matter

[@canadiansfor2A]

All lifes matter you bigot

[@yoserbmon6827]

only some

[@davidlopan9614]

Poor guy. Institutional waycisms made him do it I bet. 🤡🌍