SIU Probes Fatal Shooting
Mon, 2010-04-19 05:39.
The province's Special Investigations Unit has been called in to probe what led to the shooting death of a man following an early morning chase on the waterfront.The incident started when police began following a car in the area of Leslie and Commissioners Streets at approximately 1 a.m., Monday. Soon after officers stopped following the vehicle.
A short time later, the car was spotted at foot of Cherry and Commissioners Streets.
Police reportedly set up a roadblock and then opened fire when the driver steered the car right at them. One officer was struck by the car and the driver fatally shot.
The officer was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital with minor injuries, while the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
The SIU is asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-622-0748 or 1-800-787-8529.
The SIU is called in to investigate reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.
(with additional files from Suzette Francis)
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