Mikail Rashid Toronto ON Death: York police killed teen in an exchange of gunfire in Aurora
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is looking into a police-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy in Aurora on Wednesday night. According to the SIU, a call was made to police around 7:45 p.m. reporting a break-in at a residence on Downey Circle.
Shortly after York Regional Police officers arrived, gunfire erupted between the 17-year-old and four police officers. The teen was struck multiple times and died at the scene. One officer sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
SIU spokesperson Monica Hudon stated that the unit has assigned five investigators and three forensic experts to the case. She noted that four officers who discharged their weapons have been designated as subject officers, along with five witness officers.
Hudon also mentioned that police are working to determine the identity of the individual who reported the break-in. “We’re trying to ascertain who made that call, when, and why; this is part of the SIU’s investigation,” she said.
Anyone with video or photos related to the incident is urged to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529.
