A person who was shot at by Ontario Provincial Police within the Kawartha Lakes area has died in hospital, based on the province’s police watchdog.
The Particular Investigations Unit (SIU) says the 33-year-old man was injured after his truck collided with an OPP cruiser and one other automobile on Nov. 26, close to the group of Lindsay.
Three officers then started firing, injuring the person. His one-year-old son, who was additionally within the truck, was additionally fatally shot, although the SIU says it’s unclear who shot him.
The SIU says OPP officers have been trying to intercept the person after being instructed he had kidnapped his son from the municipality of Trent Lakes.
The person was then transferred to hospital in severe situation however died Wednesday night time. A autopsy examination is scheduled for Friday morning in Toronto.
An OPP officer who was reportedly standing outdoors his automobile on the time was additionally severely injured on this collision, and stays in steady situation.
The SIU, which investigates incidents involving police during which demise or severe harm happens, says it’s nonetheless interviewing witness officers to find out what occurred.
In addition they proceed to ask that anybody with info or video of the incident get in contact.
