Two dead including police officer killed in ‘ambush’ and three injured after gunman goes on rampage in Ontario

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TWO people including a police officer have been killed after a gunman opened fire in two locations in Ontario. The suspect also left three people injured before he was tracked down and shot dead by police. APThe suspect left two dead and three injured[/caption] APOfficers rushed to the scene in Mississauga[/caption] Authorities issued an emergency alert to phones saying they were investigating an active shooter following two shootings in Mississauga and Milton in Canada. Toronto Police Chief James Ramer said Constable Andrew Hong, 48, was shot at close range while on lunch break. He was participating in a joint training exercise with Peel and York regional police. The dad who was a 22-year veteran of the force is survived by his wife and two children. READ MORE ON WORLD NEWS KILLER IN THE KREMLIN Chilling clues suggest 7 Russian oligarchs were MURDERED by Putin JET INFERNO Watch as Russian fighter jet CRASHES in fireball moments after take-off Peel Region Police Chief Nishan Duraiappa said: “While on lunch break he was shot in an unprovoked, and may I say in an ambush attack.” Another person was left seriously injured in the same incident and is currently being treated. Duraiappa said the armed suspect then fled the scene in a black Jeep Cherokee. Shortly afterwards in Milton, police received information of a shooting that resulted in one death and two others being wounded. Most read in The Sun IN RESPECT Five major supermarkets to close for up to four hours for Queen's funeral BILL HELP How one million Shell Energy customers will be paid £400 energy bill rebate PATCHING IT UP? Harry offers olive branch to Charles after Megxit feud with telling message ARTHUR EDWARDS Harry looked miserable but interaction between Kate & Meg was more telling DAY OF MOURNING Queen's funeral Bank Holiday rules - will we have to go to work and school? AD BLUNDER Mystery as Queen's undertaker removes hearse window ad during six hour drive He said the suspect then fled the scene and died after a police interaction at a cemetery in Hamilton, Ontario. Police did not identify the deceased suspect. Ontario Premier Doug Ford tweeted: “Like all Ontarians, I’m horrified by today’s senseless violence, including the killing of a Toronto police officer. “I’m so grateful to law enforcement for bringing this situation to an end. May justice for those killed and injured be swift.” Read More on The Sun LINE OF DUTY Charles and Camilla arrive in Edinburgh for Queen's sombre coffin procession PATCHING IT UP? Harry offers olive branch to Charles after Megxit feud with telling message Toronto Mayor John Tory said in a statement: “Today, we are sadly reminded of the danger our officers face on a daily basis as they work to keep us all safe. “In the days ahead, I know Toronto residents will join me in supporting the Hong family and our entire policing community as they come together to mourn.”