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SIU Investigating After Suspect Killed in Interaction with Police in Kenora
The Special Investigations Unit probes the fatal use of force after officers deployed conducted energy weapons and firearms during a crisis call involving a man armed with an edged weapon.
- Police in the Ena Lake area shot and killed a 39-year-old man on Monday after responding to a call about a person in crisis, with EMS pronouncing him dead.
- After arrival, OPP officers attempted negotiation with a person in crisis armed with an edged weapon, the SIU reported.
- During the interaction, police used conducted energy weapons, and multiple OPP officers discharged their firearms.
- The Ontario Special Investigations Unit invoked its mandate limiting Ontario Provincial Police comments and assigned five investigators, urging the public to send video or photos to 1-800-787-8529 or the SIU website.
- The Canadian Press first published this report on March 10, 2026, noting the province's police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting near Kenora.
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