York Regional Police has notified the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) following an officer-involved shooting that occurred during an investigation in the City of Markham.
On Friday, January 21, 2022, at approximately 9:15 p.m., an officer attended a shopping plaza located at Fairburn Drive & Highway 7, to investigate a suspicious person.
An interaction occurred between the officer and the male subject and the subject was shot. He was transported to hospital where he sadly succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
An adult female was arrested at the scene for firearms related offences.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police to come forward. Officers would also like to speak with anyone who may have video surveillance or dashcam footage of the incident.