CHCH News: Toronto cop killed trying to stop stolen plow

Condolences are pouring in from all over the country for a Toronto police officer who was killed by a stolen plow in the city's west end. As Lisa Hepfner tells us, Sergeant Ryan Russell is being remembered as a hero tonight and Toronto's police chief says his murder is being investigated by homicide.

Air Date: January 12, 2011

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• plow
• snowplow
• snow plow
• Toronto
• police
• stolen
• Ryan Russell
• Lisa Hepfner

[cart65n]

Yes the cop died I'm so happy I'm taking a drink to this

[BillyBaddAzz1]

LMAO

[123zapher]

Good job officer! He did his job and now hes where he belongs.

Like they always say a good cop is a dead cop!

[thewizkid15]

R.I.P Ryan Russel

that guy should have been shot dead on the scene!

and he also hit the ferrari dealership!

[onestrangeplanet]

@PaulTheRealtor,

"That was the most tragic moment in the history of mankind"

Get out much?

[PaulTheRealtor]

That was the most tragic moment in the history of mankind. A young police officer was killed by this so called 'maniac' thief who stole the idling snow plow truck. Just a question, wasn't there other officers or police cruiser or was he following alone? The courage of Sgt. Ryan Russel in trying to stop from an illegal act is worth commendable and all the police personnel should take a lesson from him. Do not let criminals out there disturbing peace loving citizens' life. RIP Sgt. Ryan Russel!

[Brandzy]

@tomofcalgary maybe learn your facts before speaking! The people that showed up to his funerla wanted to be there most were there on their own time and dime. The only thing that was paid for was the actual funeral that the family so greatfully shared with everyone. He deserves all the respect he got and the least we tax payers could do was pay the little amount we did for his funeral considering he gave us more, 11 years of protection and his life!

[Brandzy]

Everyone that showed up to the funeral wanted to be there and the thousands that watched it. Paying for his actual funeral that his family was so thoughtful to shared with us was the least we could do and can even come close to the cost it cost him which was his life for you!

[Brandzy]

You guys have no respect and are complete idiots, yours cop haters really think about how long you would last on this earth with out them. How about what they go through everyday dealing with people like you. The G20 give me a break maybe if people knew how to act they police would not of had to defend themselves in the first place. Maybe walk in their shoes before posting such crap because that is what it is and your opinion means nothing. cont.......

[Postaldewd]

Although my condolences go to his family and friends, he was not a hero. Just a constable doing what constables do and for what they get paid. Sgt. Russel made a very bad move that cost him his life. Making such big news out of this just shows how much taxpayers money got wasted and how fast this country turns into a police state.

RIP