Ontario’s civilian police watchdog has been called in to investigate after a 52-year-old man suffered a fatal gunshot wound Wednesday in the village of Douglas, west of Renfrew.
The Special Investigations Unit said in a news release late Wednesday that Ontario Provincial Police were called to a residence at Scotch Bush and Sutherland roads by “a concerned family member.”
Police found a man at the rear of the property and while “interacting” with him he suffered a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the SIU said.
Three investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
The SIU asked that anyone who might have information about the investigation to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529. It also asked that anyone who may have any related video evidence upload that video through the SIU website.
The Special Investigations Unit is a civilian agency responsible for investigating circumstances involving police and civilians that have resulted in a death, serious injury, or allegations of sexual assault.
