The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the South Simcoe Police Service-involved shooting death of a 23-year-old man in Innisfil last night.
Preliminary information suggests the following:
- At approximately 8 p.m. on October 11, 2022, officers were called to a residence in the area of 25th Sideroad and 9th Line for a disturbance.
- Inside the residence, there was an exchange of gunfire between the man and officers.
- The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two officers were taken to hospital where they died.
Six investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php
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