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Manitoba police watchdog investigating man's death after hostage-taking, house fire
The watchdog is reviewing police use of force after officers shot a 34-year-old suspect following a hostage rescue and house fire, officials said.
On Friday, a 34-year-old suspect died after Police shot him during a hostage situation at a Winnipeg home on King Edward Street.
Members of the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit attempted to stop the man in a stolen vehicle, prompting a chase that ended with him barricading himself inside a home with three people.
An adult man alerted Officers to two teens held hostage, and the suspect set a fire inside the residence after pointing a firearm at them through a window.
Tactical members rescued the remaining teen, and Police engaged in an "exchange of gunfire" as the suspect exited the home.
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is now probing the incident, which left no citizens or Police personnel injured despite Several streets being blocked off.