SIU investigating after man dies in officer-involved shooting in Markham, Ont.


The province’s police watchdog is investigating after an officer-involved capturing left a person lifeless in Markham on Friday night time.


At round 9:15 p.m., a York Regional Police officer on patrol encountered a person exterior a car in a purchasing plaza at Fairburn Drive and Freeway 7, in keeping with the Particular Investigations Unit (SIU).


There was an interplay and the person was subsequently shot, the SIU mentioned.


The person, police mentioned, was transported to hospital however succumbed to his accidents.


A girl was arrested on the scene for firearms associated offences. She was not injured.


The SIU has invoked its mandate.


Three investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.


Anybody with info is requested to contact the SIU's lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or on their web site.


The SIU investigates police-involved conditions which will have resulted in demise, critical damage, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at an individual.

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