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SIU investigating OPP shooting in Seaforth

The Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating an officer involved shooting in Seaforth.

At around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted about a man in distress.

Multiple officers arrived shortly later, including crisis negotiators, with one shooting the 26-year-old man with an Anti-riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN), which is a less than lethal weapon. The officer shot twice with the man suffering non-serious injuries.

According to the SIU, a knife was believed to be involved in the incident.

The SIU is asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-800-787-8529 or online.

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