News Release
SIU Closes Investigation into Kenora Firearm Injury
Case Number: 10-PFI-097
Other News Releases Related to Case 10-PFI-097
Correction: SIU Closes Investigation into Kenora Firearm Injury
SIU Closes Investigation into Kenora Firearm Injury
SIU Investigates Firearm Injury in Kenora
In that same news release, the SIU noted there was a two hour delay by the OPP in reporting this incident to the Unit. In fact, there was a 51 minute delay. Director Scott said, "While we apologize for the error, we would have appreciated being notified of the incident immediately, as is required under the Police Services Act."
If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call the Affected Persons Program General Referral Line at 1-877-641-1897 or click here for more information: siu.on.ca/en/apc.php
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (police officers as well as special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must
- consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
- depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
- publicly report the results of its investigations