News Release
SIU Investigating Discharge of Firearm by Police Officer in Brampton
Case Number: 26-OFP-562
Witness Assistance
- At approximately 1:45 a.m. on November 11, 2026, a PRP officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of Kensington Road and Bramalea Road.
- As the officer approached the vehicle, the male passenger fled on foot. The officer gave chase.
- There was an interaction, and the officer discharged his firearm in the direction of the man two times. The man was not struck.
- The man continued to flee but was apprehended shortly after.
If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must
- consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
- depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
- publicly report the results of its investigations
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Monica Hudon, siu.media@ontario.ca
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES