SIU investigating after fatal police-involved shooting in London, Ont.
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Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is looking into an incident in which a man was fatally shot by a police officer.
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is looking into an incident in which a man was fatally shot by a police officer in London, Ont.
The incident reportedly happened around 3:45 a.m. Thursday when police were called for a break and enter at St. George and Mill streets, just west of Richmond Row.
According to the SIU, a suspect was spotted in an alley on Richmond Street.
London police say two officers were involved in the interaction that followed, during which a police firearm was discharged.
The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly before 4:30 a.m. A post mortem is scheduled for Friday.
One officer was also injured and taken to hospital for treatment but has since been released.
Anyone with information or who may have video evidence is urged to contact the SIU at 1-800-787-8529 or upload the video here.
