Following the recent police-involved shooting in Markham that claimed a man’s life, the Ontario police watchdog has launched investigation into the ugly incident.
According to a statement made available to newsmen, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said the shooting happened in a shopping plaza near the intersection of Fairburn Drive and Highway 7.
It was stated that a York Regional Police officer on patrol “came upon” a man outside a vehicle in the plaza.
The statement said “There was an interaction and the man was shot”.
It was clarified that the man, whose identity was not revealed as of press time, was taken to hospital, where he died of his injuries. Officers arrested a woman in the vehicle. She was not injured, according to the SIU.
Reports had it that York police, which notified the SIU, said its officers were called about a “suspicious person” shortly after 9 p.m. Police said the woman was arrested in connection with firearms offences.
In view of the development, the SIU has assigned three investigators and two forensic investigators to the case. It has designated one officer as the subject of the investigation and 12 other officers as witnesses.
The statement added that anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos should contact the SIU’s lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529.
