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Standoff Ends in Welland: Suspect Arrested After Officer Shot

12/20/2025

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In Welland, Ontario, police arrested 59-year-old Daniel Tronko after a nearly 24-hour standoff that began Friday over a fencing issue at a converted church.
Tronko allegedly shot a female officer, but her body armor prevented serious injury.
Police established a perimeter and negotiated as he barricaded inside a home.
The standoff ended Saturday morning with Tronko's arrest and shelter-in-place order lifted.
The Special Investigations Unit is reviewing the officer's shooting.

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In Welland, Ontario, police arrested 59-year-old Daniel Tronko after a nearly 24-hour standoff that began Friday over a fencing issue at a converted church.
Tronko allegedly shot a female officer, but her body armor prevented serious injury.
Police established a perimeter and negotiated as he barricaded inside a home.
The standoff ended Saturday morning with Tronko's arrest and shelter-in-place order lifted.
The Special Investigations Unit is reviewing the officer's shooting.