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Or sign-in if you have an account.Toronto Police Headquarters in November 2019. Photo by Veronica Henri /Postmedia NetworkA 12-year-old boy is charged with attempted murder after a stolen vehicle struck a Toronto police officer early Monday, police said.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe boy faces charges including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation, failing to stop for police, assaulting a peace officer and leaving the scene of an accident, Toronto police said. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.Officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft near Donlands Avenue and O’Connor Drive shortly after 1 a.m., the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said. Two cruisers tried to box the vehicle on the Leaside Bridge, and as the driver fled he struck an officer who was outside his cruiser, the SIU said.OFFICER INJURED:Donlands Ave & O’Connor Dr1:04am- police responded to a call for a theft of vehicle- officers attempted to stop the vehicle- officers fired their firearm toward the vehicle- the vehicle struck an officer - the vehicle then fled the scene- officers located…— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 15, 2026One officer fired multiple times to stop the car, which was carrying two other children, the SIU said. The agency said it could not yet say whether the shots were fired before or after the vehicle struck the officer.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe two other occupants were 12 and 13, the SIU said. The vehicle fled the scene before officers located it and the driver nearby.The officer was taken to a hospital with serious injuries that police said were not life-threatening. He was later released, the SIU said. The boy was apprehended on foot and also taken to the hospital with serious injuries that the SIU said were not life-threatening.The SIU is Ontario’s arms-length agency that investigates incidents involving police that result in death, serious injury, allegations of sexual assault or the discharge of a firearm at a person.The investigation is ongoing. Toronto police said more information will come in a media release. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.