Const. Andrew Hong, executed in cold blood on Monday, is the latest Toronto officer to lose his life in the line of duty.
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Toronto Police detectives Sinclair, 45, and Irwin, 38, were sent to a downtown apartment where a career criminal faced eviction. As the cops entered, the suspect fired several shots, two hitting Sinclair in the chest, and one hitting Irwin in the head. Both died during surgery. Officers shot the killer dead.END OF WATCH: JAN. 11, 1973Lothian, 28, was pursuing a vehicle that ran a red light. The suspect vehicle then tried to push another vehicle out of its way.