Our hearts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time, Carrique wrote in a tweet.
Hovingh worked out of the services Little Current detachment.
Premier Doug Ford offered his condolences and asked for the flags at Queens Park to be lowered to half-staff.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island and hope for the speedy recovery of the other officer shot in this senseless act of violence, he said in a written statement.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call the SIUs lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529.read more
OPP officer and civilian killed in Manitoulin Island shooting – Toronto Sun
