Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a Niagara Regional Police officer with attempted murder after a police shooting in Pelham last fall.
The Special Investigations Unit has arrested and charged Sgt. Shane Donovan with attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
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The charges were laid in connection with a shooting between two officers in Pelham, Ont., on November 29. One of the two officers was sent to hospital with serious injuries.
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“There is little doubt that this incident has had a tremendous impact on our community and our members,” said Niagara Regional Police Chief Bryan MacCulloch in a statement.
“At this time, we must respect the judicial process and allow this matter to continue to unfold before the courts.”
WATCH: Niagara Regional Police Service media release
Const. Nathan Parker, 52, was identified as the officer who was shot.
Parker had been with Niagara Regional Police for 28 years and had a troubled past, with four disciplinary hearings against him.
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