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Sammy Yatim: Toronto police to probe tram shooting death Sammy Yatim: Toronto 'tram death officer' suspended
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Toronto police have pledged to investigate the fatal shooting by the department's officers of a man armed with a knife on an empty tram. The police officer who shot dead a man armed with a knife on an empty Toronto tram has been suspended with pay amid protests over the killing, police said.
Video footage of the encounter early on Saturday shows Sammy Yatim, 18, taunting the officers, who order him to drop his knife. Video footage of the encounter early on Saturday shows officers fired nine shots at Sammy Yatim, 18, after ordering him to drop his knife.
Nine shots are heard in total. Officers also used a stun gun. In the video, officers also used a stun gun after the shots were fired.
Police critics have cited the incident as an example of the excessive use of force in Canada's largest city. The clip, posted on YouTube, has been widely viewed. Hundreds turned out for a vigil in Canada's largest city.
An independent police oversight body also probing the incident said Yatim died from multiple gunshot wounds. An independent police oversight body said Yatim died from multiple gunshot wounds.
On Monday, the Toronto police department pledged to investigate what led to the shooting.
Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair said he had watched the video and shared the public's concerns.Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair said he had watched the video and shared the public's concerns.
"I recognise there is a need for answers," he said."I recognise there is a need for answers," he said.
In addition to the video uploaded to YouTube, local media report the killing was captured on camera from at least two other angles. In addition to the video, local media report the killing was captured on camera from at least two other angles.
A march protesting against police brutality was planned for Monday afternoon in Toronto. A march protesting against police brutality attracted hundreds of people on Monday afternoon in Toronto.
Yatim's mother and sister attended the march, which passed the spot where he was killed.
The victim's family sat and sobbed in the middle of the street, the Toronto Star reported.
Yatim's family is reported to have moved to Canada from Syria about five years ago, and he is said to have recently graduated from secondary school.Yatim's family is reported to have moved to Canada from Syria about five years ago, and he is said to have recently graduated from secondary school.