SIU INVESTIGATION 23-22189

MAN TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL
Special Investigations Unit investigating 

LONDON, ON (March 14, 2023) – Over the weekend, police were involved in a lengthy investigation into a homicide that took place in the 600-block of Kipps Lane. 

At approximately 5 a.m., on Saturday, March 11, 2023, a man was located with multiple stab wounds at an apartment building located at 621 Kipps Lane and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

A suspect barricaded himself inside of an apartment and was believed to be in possession of a firearm. 

Police negotiated with the suspect throughout the day.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., the suspect male discharged a firearm at police, resulting in one officer sustaining serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and the other critical, but non-life-threatening injuries. Both officers were transported to hospital by paramedic services.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., the suspect male was arrested.

Following his arrest, while in custody, the accused complained of pain and was transported to hospital as a precaution. It was determined in hospital that he had suffered an injury. 

The Special Investigations Unit was notified and has invoked their mandate. As such, all inquiries regarding the investigation are to be directed to the Special Investigations Unit at 416-622-0748 or 1-800-787-8529.

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