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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.
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Ckpg TodayManitoba police watchdog investigating man’s death after hostage-taking, house fire
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating a man's death after he allegedly slammed into a car and held a teen hostage in a burning home.
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