Police watchdog probes death during shootout with OPP

April 14, 2025, 11:49 am

A police watchdog has launched an investigation into the death of a man who was involved in a shootout with the Ontario Provincial Police. The incident, which unfolded after the man left his property carrying a firearm, has raised significant concerns about the methods and decisions made during the confrontation. Oversight authorities are now tasked with reviewing the procedures and use of force during the incident to ensure full accountability. The probe aims to clarify the events leading up to the fatality and reinforce public trust in law enforcement practices.


torontosun.com / Police watchdog probing death of man involved in cottage country shootout

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating the death of a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire with police in cottage country. The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to a call in Minden Hills on Sunday about a man who had left his property with a firearm. The SIU...

globalnews.ca / Police watchdog investigating death of man involved in shootout with OPP

The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to a call in Minden Hills on Sunday about a man who had left his property with a firearm.

winnipegfreepress.com / Police watchdog investigating death of man involved in shootout with OPP


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