KITCHENER – The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a 31-year-old man Monday night in Kitchener.
In a news release, the SIU says shortly before 9pm on February 19th, Waterloo Regional Police responded to a disturbance call at a residence in the area of Brybeck Crescent and Karn Street in Kitchener.
Upon arriving at the scene, the SIU says officers encountered a man holding an edged weapon.
“There was an interaction, and one officer discharged his firearm. The man was struck,” the news release said.
The 31-year-old man was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Three investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php
