Police watchdog investigating after shooting in Markham leaves one man dead

The Particular Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating an officer-involved capturing that left a person useless in Markham final night time.

In line with police, an officer was investigating a report of a suspicious individual on the Freshway Meals Market off at Fairburn Drive & Freeway 7 round 9:15 p.m.

“An interplay occurred between the officer and the male topic and the topic was shot,” stated Const. Laura Nicolle. 

He was transported to a hospital the place he succumbed to his accidents.

An grownup feminine was arrested on the scene for firearm-related offences.

Some on the scene report being caught within the grocery retailer parking zone for 2 hours whereas emergency crews swarmed the world.

Investigators are interesting to any witnesses who haven't but spoken with police to come back ahead. Officers would additionally like to talk with anybody who might have video surveillance or dashcam footage of the incident.

Anybody with info is requested to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Felony Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7541, or name Crime Stoppers