The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a 40-year-old man following a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred yesterday in Windsor.
Preliminary information suggests the following:
- On the evening of March 18, 2026, a man armed with a knife was alleged to have committed a robbery at a convenience store on Sandwich Street.
- Police officers with the Windsor Police Service located the man in the area of Rankin Avenue and Wyandotte Street.
- An interaction ensued where conducted energy weapons were deployed, followed by two officers discharging their firearms. The man was struck.
- He was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 9:35 p.m.
Three investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php