Man shot by police during Markham, Ont., dispute dies in hospital: SIU

The Special Investigations Unit has confirmed that a man shot by police in Markham early Wednesday has since passed away.

The police watchdog confirmed the 34-year-old man died in hospital Friday morning.

All this stems from an incident earlier this week when York Regional Police responded to a welfare check at condominium complex at 278 Buchanan Drive around 4:45 a.m. June 11.

“Somebody from within the building contacted police to report hearing a dispute coming from another unit,” said Monica Hudon, SIU spokesperson during a Wednesday press conference.

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When officers arrived, they reported finding a man actively attacking a woman.

0:47 Officer-involved shooting in Markham leaves man in critical condition, SIU investigating

Hudon said the woman was stabbed by the man.

She confirmed that one officer fired their gun.

The man was shot, and both he and the woman were transported to a trauma centre, police say.

The SIU confirmed the woman remains in hospital in stable condition.

The Special Investigations Unit’s probe into the incident continues.

Both a police-issued firearm and a knife were recovered from the scene, the police watchdog confirmed.

The Special Investigations Unit is urging anyone who may have information about this invention, including video or photos to reach out to their investigators.