News Release
SIU Investigating Police-Involved Shooting in Ottawa
Case Number: 17-OFI-255
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No Criminal Charges Warranted in Relation to Shooting Injury Sustained by Man in Ottawa
- At approximately 6:15 p.m. on September 12, 2017, Ottawa Police Service officers were working in the area of Bangs Street and Brittany Drive.
- There was an interaction between officers and two males, and two of the officers discharged their firearms.
- Both males sustained injuries and were treated. They are both back in police custody.
If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call the Affected Persons Program General Referral Line at 1-877-641-1897 or click here for more information: siu.on.ca/en/apc.php
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (police officers as well as 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