SIU probing shooting of break-in suspect in Cambridge
Posted Apr 2, 2018 05:25:58 AM.
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Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after Waterloo Regional Police were involved in what the force calls a “shooting incident” involving a Hamilton man.
Police say they were notified Saturday afternoon that the suspect from a break-in in Hamilton was on his way to Waterloo Region.
Officers spotted the suspect vehicle in Cambridge, and a man fled the area on foot.
In a statement, police say an “interaction occurred between the suspect and an officer,” and the officer fired a gun.
The 30-year-old suspect was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the officer involved was not hurt.
The Special Investigations Unit says five investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to this incident.
The SIU is asking anyone who may have information about this investigation to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529.
The Unit is also urging anyone who may have any video evidence related to this incident to upload that video through the SIU website.