2006-05-05
Age: 37
Rank: Constable
Service: Windsor Police
Constable Atkinson was working in plain clothes when he came across two suspicious men. He approached the individuals and identified himself as police. A firearm was produced and the officer was shot.
Although struck fatally by a bullet, Constable Atkinson was able to return fire. Two suspects were apprehended in the area and arraigned the following day on first degree murder charges.