SIU investigating after man wounded by police in Scarborough
CBC
Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after a man suffered life-threatening injuries in a police-involved shooting in Scarborough on Monday.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says a spokesperson is heading to the scene.
The shooting happened in the area of Warden Avenue and Ellesmere Road, according to Toronto police. Officers were called to the area shortly after 3 p.m.
Toronto paramedics said they took a man with life-threatening injuries to hospital.
Police said Warden Avenue is closed between Canadian and Ellesmere roads as the investigation continues.
Police have provided no other details.
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police officers in incidents that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault or the discharge of a firearm at a person.
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