Ontario’s police watchdog has been called in after an officer shooting in the Centreville-Chicopee area of Kitchener, according to Waterloo regional police.
Police say officers were dispatched to Veronica Drive near Kinzie Avenue at around 9:45 a.m. to handle a call.
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When officers arrived at the scene, they had what police said was “an interaction” with a man during which an officer shot their gun.
Police say the Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate and as such, they cannot provide any more information about the case.
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The SIU said he man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of a serious injury.
The SIU is an independent agency that investigates incidents involving police that have resulted in death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.
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