An Ontario Provincial Police officer fatally shot a 26-year-old man who allegedly stabbed him during an interaction in Orillia Thursday afternoon, the province’s police watchdog said.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said OPP officers were called to a home on Barrie Road around 2 p.m. for a disturbance.
Officers arrived and later located a man who matched a description of the individual involved in the disturbance near Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South, the SIU said.
Kristy Denette, a spokesperson for the SIU, told reporters at the scene that there was an interaction between police and the man, who had an edged weapon.
She said an officer was stabbed, and the officer discharged his firearm at the man multiple times. Denette added that another officer deployed his conducted energy weapon during the interaction.
The man was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The SIU said a post-mortem examination is scheduled for Friday.
Denette said investigators haven’t located the man’s next of kin.
Meanwhile, the officer who was stabbed sustained serious injuries and was also transported to the hospital, where he is in stable condition.
The SIU has assigned five investigators and three forensic investigators to the case.
“It’s always concerning when there’s a discharge of firearm and obviously when there’s an individual who’s deceased. So that prompts the SIU to investigate,” Denette said.
“So, there will be a thorough investigation. Those investigations we aim to complete within 120 days and there will be updates at the conclusion of the investigation.”
The SIU is asking anyone with information to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php.
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SIU invokes mandate after officer-related shooting in Orillia, 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked a mandate after an officer-related shooting in Orillia.
The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Following reports of a complaint, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence on Barrie Road. The suspect was located in the area of Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South, where the SIU says he was armed with an edged weapon.
According to officials, the responding officer was stabbed during the encounter and suffered serious injuries.
"An officer was stabbed and there was a discharge of a firearm, multiple times," said Kristy Denette, a communications coordinator with the SIU. "That individual was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There was another officer, I understand that discharged a conducted energy weapon."
The OPP Provincial Constable of Orillia indicated that the officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the person was pronounced dead at the hospital.
OPP released a tweet asking pedestrians and motorists to avoid the area around West Street South at Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South at Cochrane Street.
Police say the officer remains in hospital in stable condition.
"It's always concerning when there's a discharge of a firearm...when there's an individual who's deceased," said Denette. "So that that prompts you to investigate."
A post mortem has been scheduled for Friday.
With files from CTV's Mike Lang.
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The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Following reports of a complaint, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence on Barrie Road. The suspect was located in the area of Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South, where the SIU says he was armed with an edged weapon.
According to officials, the responding officer was stabbed during the encounter and suffered serious injuries.
"An officer was stabbed and there was a discharge of a firearm, multiple times," said Kristy Denette, a communications coordinator with the SIU. "That individual was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There was another officer, I understand that discharged a conducted energy weapon."
The OPP Provincial Constable of Orillia indicated that the officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the person was pronounced dead at the hospital.
OPP released a tweet asking pedestrians and motorists to avoid the area around West Street South at Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South at Cochrane Street.
Police say the officer remains in hospital in stable condition.
"It's always concerning when there's a discharge of a firearm...when there's an individual who's deceased," said Denette. "So that that prompts you to investigate."
A post mortem has been scheduled for Friday.
With files from CTV's Mike Lang.
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SIU investigation continues in Orillia, Ont after officer-related shooting
Police remained on scene throughout the day on Friday where on Thursday an OPP officer was stabbed responding to a call in Orillia.
The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoking a mandate after the shooting.
On Thursday the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence on Barrie Road.
Once officers arrived, they located the suspect on Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South, where the SIU says he was armed with an edged weapon.
OPP say the responding officer was stabbed during the encounter and suffered serious injuries, while adding that the officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the person was pronounced dead at the hospital.
On Friday OPP commissioner Thomas Carrique released a statement confirming that the officer had been released from hospital and is now recovering at home.
"I want to express my gratitude to the officers and Provincial Communications Centre members who assisted our officer, as well as the medical professionals who provided care. Our thoughts are with everyone involved in or impacted by this incident," said Carrique.
Statement regarding incident in Orillia on November 7, 2024.
Yesterday, an Ontario Provincial Police officer sustained serious injuries in the line of duty in Orillia. The officer has since been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. I want to express my gratitude to the officers and Provincial Communications Centre members who assisted our officer, as well as the medical professionals who provided care.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved in or impacted by this incident.
Every day, officers put themselves at risk to keep their communities safe, often facing unpredictable situations. Their dedication to protecting others in the face of such uncertainty is admirable and speaks volumes about their sense of responsibility and duty.
Any attacks against police officers are completely unacceptable, as they undermine the safety and security of our communities and the vital role law enforcement plays in protecting us all.
On behalf of the OPP, I would like to sincerely thank the public and our policing colleagues for their support during this time. As the Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate, we will not be providing further information.
A video provided to CTV News shows several police officers on the scene taking the suspect into custody while other officer tended to the injured officer.
OPP say at least one home caught part of the incident on video surveillance and that video has been handed over to police.
According to police, the officer is expected to survive but no other details are being released on their condition.
The SIU says five investigators, three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
An autopsy was scheduled for Friday in Toronto.
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The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoking a mandate after the shooting.
On Thursday the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence on Barrie Road.
Once officers arrived, they located the suspect on Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South, where the SIU says he was armed with an edged weapon.
OPP say the responding officer was stabbed during the encounter and suffered serious injuries, while adding that the officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the person was pronounced dead at the hospital.
On Friday OPP commissioner Thomas Carrique released a statement confirming that the officer had been released from hospital and is now recovering at home.
"I want to express my gratitude to the officers and Provincial Communications Centre members who assisted our officer, as well as the medical professionals who provided care. Our thoughts are with everyone involved in or impacted by this incident," said Carrique.
Statement regarding incident in Orillia on November 7, 2024.
Yesterday, an Ontario Provincial Police officer sustained serious injuries in the line of duty in Orillia. The officer has since been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. I want to express my gratitude to the officers and Provincial Communications Centre members who assisted our officer, as well as the medical professionals who provided care.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved in or impacted by this incident.
Every day, officers put themselves at risk to keep their communities safe, often facing unpredictable situations. Their dedication to protecting others in the face of such uncertainty is admirable and speaks volumes about their sense of responsibility and duty.
Any attacks against police officers are completely unacceptable, as they undermine the safety and security of our communities and the vital role law enforcement plays in protecting us all.
On behalf of the OPP, I would like to sincerely thank the public and our policing colleagues for their support during this time. As the Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate, we will not be providing further information.
A video provided to CTV News shows several police officers on the scene taking the suspect into custody while other officer tended to the injured officer.
OPP say at least one home caught part of the incident on video surveillance and that video has been handed over to police.
According to police, the officer is expected to survive but no other details are being released on their condition.
The SIU says five investigators, three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
An autopsy was scheduled for Friday in Toronto.
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Man dead, officer seriously hurt in police shooting in Orillia, Ont., SIU investigating
SIU says man had edged weapon, officer was stabbed, man was fatally shot
Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating a police-involved shooting in Orillia that has left a man dead.
The man, 26, was shot on Thursday shortly before 2 p.m.
In a news release on Thursday, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a call about a disturbance at a home on Barrie Road.
Officers located a man believed to have been involved in the area of Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street S., the SIU said. The man had an "edged" weapon and the officer was stabbed, the SIU added.
"The officer discharged his firearm. At some point, another officer discharged a conducted energy weapon," the SIU said in the release.
The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The officer who was stabbed was taken to hospital. The OPP says he is now in stable condition.
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Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating a police-involved shooting in Orillia that has left a man dead.
The man, 26, was shot on Thursday shortly before 2 p.m.
In a news release on Thursday, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a call about a disturbance at a home on Barrie Road.
Officers located a man believed to have been involved in the area of Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street S., the SIU said. The man had an "edged" weapon and the officer was stabbed, the SIU added.
"The officer discharged his firearm. At some point, another officer discharged a conducted energy weapon," the SIU said in the release.
The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The officer who was stabbed was taken to hospital. The OPP says he is now in stable condition.
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Watchdog called in after fatal police shooting in Orillia; officer injured
ORILLIA, Ont. - Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a police shooting left a 26-year-old man dead in Orillia.
Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a fight at a residence just before 2 p.m. Thursday, with a man who was believed to have been involved found by officers nearby.
The Special Investigations Unit says one officer was stabbed and suffered serious injuries.
The agency says the officer fired their weapon, while another officer discharged a conducted energy weapon at some point.
The man was pronounced dead in hospital and a post-mortem is scheduled for Friday.
Ontario’s police watchdog handles cases involving police in which someone is killed or injured.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 7, 2024.
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Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a fight at a residence just before 2 p.m. Thursday, with a man who was believed to have been involved found by officers nearby.
The Special Investigations Unit says one officer was stabbed and suffered serious injuries.
The agency says the officer fired their weapon, while another officer discharged a conducted energy weapon at some point.
The man was pronounced dead in hospital and a post-mortem is scheduled for Friday.
Ontario’s police watchdog handles cases involving police in which someone is killed or injured.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 7, 2024.
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SIU investigation continues in Orillia, Ont after officer-related shooting
Police remained on scene throughout the day on Friday where on Thursday an OPP officer was stabbed responding to a call in Orillia.
The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoking a mandate after the shooting.
On Thursday the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence on Barrie Road.
Once officers arrived, they located the suspect on Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South, where the SIU says he was armed with an edged weapon.
OPP say the responding officer was stabbed during the encounter and suffered serious injuries, while adding that the officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the person was pronounced dead at the hospital.
On Friday OPP commissioner Thomas Carrique released a statement confirming that the officer had been released from hospital and is now recovering at home.
"I want to express my gratitude to the officers and Provincial Communications Centre members who assisted our officer, as well as the medical professionals who provided care. Our thoughts are with everyone involved in or impacted by this incident," said Carrique.
A video provided to CTV News shows several police officers on the scene taking the suspect into custody while other officer tended to the injured officer.
OPP say at least one home caught part of the incident on video surveillance and that video has been handed over to police.
According to police, the officer is expected to survive but no other details are being released on their condition.
The SIU says five investigators, three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
An autopsy was scheduled for Friday in Toronto.
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The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoking a mandate after the shooting.
On Thursday the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence on Barrie Road.
Once officers arrived, they located the suspect on Cochrane Street and Matchedash Street South, where the SIU says he was armed with an edged weapon.
OPP say the responding officer was stabbed during the encounter and suffered serious injuries, while adding that the officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the person was pronounced dead at the hospital.
On Friday OPP commissioner Thomas Carrique released a statement confirming that the officer had been released from hospital and is now recovering at home.
"I want to express my gratitude to the officers and Provincial Communications Centre members who assisted our officer, as well as the medical professionals who provided care. Our thoughts are with everyone involved in or impacted by this incident," said Carrique.
A video provided to CTV News shows several police officers on the scene taking the suspect into custody while other officer tended to the injured officer.
OPP say at least one home caught part of the incident on video surveillance and that video has been handed over to police.
According to police, the officer is expected to survive but no other details are being released on their condition.
The SIU says five investigators, three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
An autopsy was scheduled for Friday in Toronto.
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