Adult male pronounced dead at the scene, following altercation with Niagara Parks Police.
The Special Investigations Unity has been called in to investigate a fatality in Niagara Falls.
Around 2:15 this afternoon, police were called to the area of Hiram Street and River Road in Niagara Falls.
Detectives say an adult male was pronounced dead at the scene after an altercation with Niagara Parks Police.
The SIU tweeting out the man was shot by a Niagara Parks Police officer
Due to the nature of the interaction, the SIU has invoked their mandate.
The SIU is a civilian law enforcement agency that investigates incidents involving police officers where death, serious injury or sexual assault allegations have occurred.
The NRP says Niagara Parkway remains closed between Clifton Hill and Hiram Street as the investigation continues, but access to the Rainbow Bridge is now available.
Police also say there are no risks to public safety at this time.
The SIU is investigating the death of a man after he was shot by a @NiagParksPolice officer at about 2 p.m. under the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. More details to follow. pic.twitter.com/HR0PqZy7d4
— Special Investigations Unit (@SIUOntario) February 28, 2022
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