BROSSARD, Que. (CP) — There are unconfirmed reports that a police officer has died after being shot in a drug bust south of Montreal.  Montreal radio station CJAD says it has learned from sources that the officer died after being shot in Brossard, Que.  Two officers from the police force in Laval, north of Montreal, were conducting a drug investigation in Brossard when they were shot.  At least one suspect is in custody and another is also injured.

 

Laval police are holding a news conference later today.

Police say gunfire was exchanged in a residential section of the community during one of eight drug investigations in Laval and Brossard.  It has been nearly 15 months since the Laval police force was shaken by the shooting death of Const. Valerie Gignac, 25.  Gignac was the first woman police officer to die in the line of duty since Montreal Const. Odette Pinard was slain in 1995.

The 2007 edition of the annual RCMP hockey game against the Mayerthorpe Wranglers is taking place on March 2, 2007.  The game starts at 7:00 PM with the opening ceremonies at the Mayerthorpe Arena.  There will also be a sports auction taking place from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, hosted by the Mayerthorpe Fallen Four Memorial Society. 

 

This will be an excellent opportunity to show your support for the Memorial Society's fundraising efforts while taking in one heck of a hockey game to boot.  Please come out and show your support! 

This is the second issue of the Vision for Justice in Canada newsletter (July 2006 - Issue #2).  This issue contains the following articles:

 

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