"The Special Investigations Unit stated that officers were on Second Street to preserve peace while municipal staff removed an illegally set up fence by Daniel Tronko, who fired multiple rounds at an officer."
"Investigators determined that the officer fired his weapon to protect himself and fellow officers after being shot at, resulting in Tronko being struck in the left shoulder."
"Tronko was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a nearly 24-hour standoff with police, following the shooting incident that left him seriously injured."
The Special Investigations Unit concluded there were no reasonable grounds to believe a Niagara Regional Police officer committed a criminal offense during a shooting incident in Welland. The incident occurred on December 19 when officers responded to a situation involving Daniel Tronko, who fired at an officer. The officer returned fire, striking Tronko in the shoulder. Tronko was arrested and charged with attempted murder following a standoff. The SIU investigates serious incidents involving police and civilians.
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