Funeral Service Held for Slain OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala

OPP officers escort Const. Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala's casket prior to his funeral in Barrie, ON. on Jan. 4, 2023. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

A private funeral is underway today for a 28-year-old Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer who was shot and killed last week in the line of duty near Hagersville, southwest of Toronto.

The funeral service for Const. Grzegorz “Greg” Pierzchala is being held in his hometown, Barrie, on Jan. 4, starting at 11 a.m. ET, the OPP said.