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Toronto Officer Recovering After Shooting Highlights Bail System Controversy

The officer was released from the hospital a day after being shot during a robbery investigation, reigniting debates over Canada's bail policies.

  • A Toronto police officer was shot in the abdomen during a robbery investigation in the Yonge and Eglinton area on Wednesday.
  • The officer has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home, according to the Toronto Police Association.
  • The suspected shooter, 21-year-old Tibor Organa, was arrested and faces charges including attempted murder and robbery.
  • The incident has intensified scrutiny on Canada's bail system, as the suspect was reportedly out on bail for previous charges.
  • Toronto has experienced an increase in gun violence this year, with more shootings and fatalities than in the previous three years.
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