written by Martin Halek
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate to investigate a death in Burk’s Falls.
One person is dead after officers from Almaguin OPP responded to a call Thursday night on Ontario Street. According to a statement from the SIU, police were called about an “unwanted person.” The SIU says the officers were faced with a woman wielding a knife, and after a confrontation, two officers shot at her. A third officer performed CPR but was not able to save the woman’s life.
The SIU is called in when police action results in serious injury, death, or allegations of sexual assault against a civilian. The SIU will now investigate this incident and is asking anyone with information or video footage to contact them by phone or on the organization’s website.
“#AlmaguinOPP officers responded to a disturbance Thursday night on Ontario St in Burks Falls. As a result of an interaction with an individual, one person is deceased. @SIUOntario has invoked its mandate. Media calls should be directed to SIU.” ^rl pic.twitter.com/pgXr12iopG
— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) August 6, 2021
