The province’s police watchdog has involved its mandate after a man walked into a Pickering police station with a firearm Saturday afternoon and injured two officers.
“An interaction took place between the suspect and officers at the front desk, resulting in the male being placed into custody,” police said in the post. They added that the suspect was later taken to the hospital, and the extent of his injuries is unknown.“Officers believe at this time that the firearm is a pellet gun, however it is required to be sent for testing to confirm,” police said.
UPDATE #2: SIU has invoked their mandate and as such will be taking carriage of this investigation. No further details can be provided.The SIU invokes its mandate when officers are involved in an incident that results in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person.
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