19-year-old who attempted to shoot off-duty Toronto police officer says he’s sorry (opens original article in a new tab)

A 19-year-old man who attempted to shoot an off-duty Toronto police officer in 2022 apologized in court and pleaded guilty to firearms charges, with sentencing pending.

• A 19-year-old man admitted to attempting to shoot an off-duty Toronto police officer in 2022 and expressed remorse in court.
• The officer, Igor Zdrazhko, was unarmed and pursued the suspect after a carjacking attempt, leading to a confrontation where the suspect's gun jammed.
• The court heard that the suspect's actions were deemed highly culpable, but the gun malfunction prevented a potential homicide, with sentencing pending.