

Chris Kitching, CP24.com





Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting involving Halton Regional Police in Oakville.

The Special Investigations Unit says a 22-year-old man died after he was shot by police in a residential neighbourhood late Sunday night.

The shooting occurred when officers were called to a residence on Oak Springs Crescent, near Upper Middle Road, at about 10:45 p.m.

Police found the man in a vehicle a few doors down from the home. When the man exited the vehicle, there was "an interaction" and he was shot by police, the SIU said in a news release.

He was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead early Monday morning, the SIU said.

The watchdog investigates incidents involving police where there has been a serious injury, death or allegations of sexual assault.

Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to call the lead investigator at 416-622-1925 or 1-800-787-8529 ext. 1925.

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