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Queen's Park peace officer Joshua Camacho died in a motor vehicle collision over the weekend, Speaker Donna Skelly confirmed on Sunday, Sept. 27. Tributes have poured in from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner and other party leaders.
A Queen's Park peace officer died in a motor vehicle collision over the weekend. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Donna Skelly shared the news in a social media post, in which she identified the officer as Joshua Camacho.
Skelly confirmed his passing on Sunday, Sept. 27, according to her post on X. The details about the collision have not been confirmed. Skelly said Camacho had served at Queen's Park for three years, and was known for his commitment and professionalism. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. He will be deeply missed, Skelly wrote.
Premier Doug Ford and Officials React to Death
Ontario Premier Doug Ford also commented on the news in a separate social media post. We are extremely grateful for the men and women who keep Queen's Park safe every day, and my thoughts are with everyone at the Legislative Protective Service at this difficult time, Ford wrote in a social media post. Ontario's Solicitor General Michael Kerzner shared that he was heartbroken by Camacho's passing.
The minister said the officer was a friendly face at Queen's Park, adding that his loss will be felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with Camacho. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and the Ontario Liberal Party also extended their condolences to Camacho's loved ones. Camacho worked as a peace officer with the Legislative Protective Service, the team responsible for security at the provincial legislature.
His three years of service made him a familiar presence in the buildings and grounds around Queen's Park. Colleagues remembered him as dedicated to his duties and professional in his dealings with members, staff and visitors. The circumstances of the collision remain unclear, and no further details about where or when it took place have been released. Skelly's post was the first public confirmation of the death, and it quickly drew responses from across the province's political spectrum.
Bipartisan Condolences Mark the Tragedy
Ford's message focused on the daily work of the officers who protect the legislature, describing their service as something Ontarians should be grateful for. Kerzner's tribute highlighted the personal side of Camacho's role, calling him a friendly face and noting the wide circle of people who will feel his absence. The statements from Stiles and the Ontario Liberal Party added to the bipartisan reaction to the news.
Flags and tributes are expected to follow as the legislature community mourns one of its own. Camacho's family and loved ones are in the thoughts of the officials who worked alongside him at Queen's Park. Further information about the collision and any memorial arrangements has not yet been made public.
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