The Special Investigations Unit.  (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)The Special Investigations Unit. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)
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SIU investigating after deadly police involved shooting in Paisley

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate after a police involved shooting left one person dead in Paisley.

The province's police watchdog said that throughout the day on Saturday, February 21, a 48-year-old man had allegedly committed multiple vehicle thefts, residential break-and-enters in several jurisdictions, and the theft of a firearm.

Police made several attempts to locate him before finding him driving a stolen vehicle. A tire deflation device was deployed, and the man ran from the scene.

He was later found in the area of Sideroad 13 and Bruce-Saugeen Townline. Outside of a residence, an interaction with police led to an officer shooting his firearm, and the man was hit.

The man was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

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