SIU investigating overnight police shooting in Burlington

Ontario’s top police watchdog is investigating following a police shooting that occurred in Burlington overnight Tuesday.

The Special Investigations Unit confirms that Halton police were called to the area of Dynes Rd. and Prospect St. for a disturbance call where they encountered a man with a firearm.

After an interaction, an officer discharged his firearm, striking the 43-year-old man who was then arrested and taken to hospital.

A freelance reporter who was on scene tells CHCH that paramedics were called to the scene for reports of a man with a head wound earlier that night.

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The man allegedly refused treatment and threatened paramedics with a gun, resulting in a standoff.

It reportedly lasted for several hours and led to a building-wide lock down initiated by police.

The investigation into the incident by the SIU is active and ongoing.

Anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, is asked to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online.

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