SIU probing police shooting of 50-year-old man in Collingwood

Canadian Press

Published May 22, 2025 • 1 minute read

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COLLINGWOOD — Ontario’s police watchdog says it is investigating after an officer shot and injured a 50-year-old man in Collingwood.

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The Special Investigations Unit says the shooting happened Wednesday afternoon near a residence on Rhonda Rd.

The SIU says the man was taken to a hospital, where he remained as of Wednesday night.

Ontario Provincial Police say its officers were called to Rhonda Rd. for reports of a disturbance before the shooting.

The SIU investigates when someone is shot at, seriously injured, sexually assaulted or killed by police.

Collingwood is 150 km north of Toronto, on the shore of Georgian Bay.

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