Man shot and killed during interaction with OPP in Collingwood, SIU says
A man was fatally shot during an interaction with the OPP in Collingwood, according to Ontario’s police watchdog.
The Special Investigations Unit said it was investigating Wednesday’s shooting. Shortly after noon, Ontario Provincial Police were called as a man was reported to be barricaded. Officers were setting up a perimeter when the man exited the residence while in possession of a firearm, according to the SIU’s news release Wednesday evening, citing preliminary information.
“There was an interaction between officers and the man, with one officer deploying his conducted energy weapon. When this proved to be ineffective, the same officer discharged his firearm at the man,” the release said.
The 29-year-old was shot and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The SIU said one subject officer and 10 witness officers have been designated.
It’s appealing to the public for information, at 1-800-787-8529.
The SIU investigates all incidents involving police in which someone is killed, injured or accused of sexual assault.
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