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SIU investigating after officer shoots suspect during arrest in Orillia

The headquarters for the Special Investigations Unit is seen here. The headquarters for the Special Investigations Unit is seen here.
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The province's police watchdog has invoked its mandate after police in Orillia shot a man while attempting to make an arrest.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said an OPP officer attempted to stop a vehicle at around 4:15 a.m. Saturday on West street, for suspected impaired driving.

According to the SIU, the vehicle fled the scene, eventually crashing into a light and two other vehicles in a parking lot on Sundial Drive.

Police struggled to arrest two suspects, resulting in an officer shooting an 18-year-old man.

Both suspects were apprehended and taken to the hospital.

The SIU urges anyone with information, video or photos to contact them.  

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