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Investigation into fatal police shooting in Clarendon is “ongoing”

Investigation into fatal police shooting in Clarendon is “ongoing”

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Connor Lalande

Clarendon June 12, 2023

An investigation into the “circumstances of an intervention involving the Sûreté du Québec” in Clarendon on June 5 is ongoing, according to investigators.

According to a report released by the Bureau des enquêtes indépendates (BEI), around 11:00 a.m. on June 5, a call was made to the Sûreté du Québec regarding a reported family dispute. After police arrived, an incident ensued, and an individual allegedly pointed a a gun at police.

One police officer allegedly drew their firearm and fired at the individual who then “fell inside the shed”, the BEI report continued.

The person was later found unconscious in the shed and pronounced dead.

Police would not comment further on the incident, as the investigation is ongoing.



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