News Release
SIU Investigating Death of Man in Elliot Lake
Case Number: 24-PCD-460
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- At approximately 12:30 p.m. on October 27, 2024, Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a residence in the area of Westhill Road and Axmith Avenue for a Break & Enter and Assault call.
- Inside the residence, officers located a person of interest. A struggle ensued as officers attempted to handcuff the man.
- The man was eventually placed into the cruiser.
- Shortly after, while still at the residence, the man went into medical distress.
- He was removed from the cruiser, and officers commenced first aid until paramedics arrived.
- The man was pronounced deceased in hospital.
If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, 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
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Monica Hudon, siu.media@ontario.ca
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES