SIU investigates after police shoot and kill a man in Kenora

The Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a 39-year-old man was fatally shot by Ontario Provincial Police officers the evening of March 9 in the Kenora area. (File)

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a 39-year-old man was fatally shot by Ontario Provincial Police officers the evening of March 9 in the Kenora area.

The shooting took place after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call around 6 p.m. in the Ena Lake area, north of Kenora, for a call about a person in crisis.

“The officers located the man and attempted to negotiate,” the SIU said.

Edged weapon

“The man had an edged weapon. There was an interaction, and officers discharged conducted energy weapons. Multiple officers shot their firearms at the man. EMS responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene.”

Three investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case. Three subject officials and two witness officials have been designated at this time.

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.