Ontario's police watchdog determined that two Toronto police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old during a traffic stop did not commit a crime. The incident occurred on April 20 when officers stopped a vehicle with six occupants. A male inside the vehicle fired at an officer, prompting a response where police fired back. The male was later shot and died from injuries sustained during the exchange. The Special Investigations Unit ruled that the officers' use of force was reasonable, negating potential criminal charges.
Ontario's police watchdog found no reasonable grounds to believe that two Toronto police officers committed a crime in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy during a traffic stop.
The Special Investigations Unit reported that a traffic stop involving six people led to a shootout where an armed male fired at a police officer.
The SIU determined that the officer's use of gunfire was reasonable force in the situation, concluding that no criminal charges would be pursued.
During the incident, both the male occupant and police officers exchanged gunfire, with the 16-year-old boy suffering fatal injuries.
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