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SIU investigating death of man in Barrie, Ont.
The 29-year-old man was wanted on an arrest warrant and died after police used a stun gun following a traffic stop for impaired driving, the SIU said.
- Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit began probing after a 29-year-old man died following a traffic stop near Dunlop Street W. and Frances Street.
- Barrie police stopped the vehicle for suspected impaired driving and learned the 29-year-old man passenger was wanted on an arrest warrant; he fled on foot and was found nearby after a short pursuit.
- A conducted energy weapon was used during the encounter, and police found the man in the backyard of a residence on Frances Street, the SIU said.
- The SIU, which is mandated to investigate deaths linked to police conduct, is probing after a woman was arrested and charged with operation while impaired with a blood alcohol level over 80.
- The SIU has assigned three investigators and two forensic investigators, urging the public to provide photos and videos; the SIU logo was pictured April 12, 2024.
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SIU investigating as man killed after shot by Barrie police stun gun
Ontario’s police watchdog says a man in Barrie is dead after police shot him with a stun gun. Barrie police say they pulled over a vehicle in the area of Dunlop Street West and Frances Street around 3:30 a.m. Friday. Investigators say a 25-year-old female driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving. During the […]
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