York Region mourns death of Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Eric Mueller
On behalf of York Regional Council and The Regional Municipality of York, I extend deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and loved ones of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Eric Mueller.
Sgt. Mueller was killed while serving in the line of duty on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the village of Bourget, Ontario. Two OPP officers were also injured in the incident, and we extend to them our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
The loss of a member of the police service is a loss to all who call our communities home. The women and men who selflessly and bravely serve in the RCMP, OPP and local police forces do so to protect the safety and well-being of our residents and our communities.
Over the past year, we have mourned the loss of far too many members of Ontario’s police services. While it is important to honour the memory of the heroes we have lost in the line of duty, we must also address the increase of violence that has yet again resulted in a senseless loss of life.
Every single day, the women and men who serve and protect our communities put themselves at risk to uphold our laws and help those in need. Today, we offer our support to all first responders as they mourn the loss of yet another colleague in uniform.
I join Regional Council, the York Regional Police Services Board, the residents of York Region and those in uniform in celebrating the life and mourning the loss of a dedicated and hard-working member of the OPP.
We will keep Sgt. Mueller, his family and his colleagues in our hearts as we collectively grieve this terrible loss. We will also keep the injured officers involved in this incident in our thoughts as they recover from this senseless act of violence.
Flags at York Region facilities have been lowered to half-mast in honour of Sgt. Mueller.
Wayne Emmerson
York Region Chairman and CEO
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