The logo of the Ontario Special Investigations Unit is pictured in Toronto on Friday, April 12, 2024 (Arlyn Mc Adorey/ ). The province’s police oversight agency is looking into an incident where an Ottawa officer shot a man accused of taking a woman hostage at knifepoint. Police reported receiving a 911 call at 7 a. m. on Thursday regarding a 42-year-old man who was allegedly holding a woman captive inside a home in Kanata. The Special Investigations Unit mentioned that officers attempted to negotiate with the man until 9 p. m., when they broke into the house to rescue the woman and shot the suspect. Authorities stated that he has been arrested and is currently hospitalized in stable condition. The SIU indicated that they have assigned four investigators and two forensic experts to this case. The police watchdog is encouraging anyone with information about this event to reach out to them. This report by was first July 3, 2026. Previous CHCH News Suspect arrested, close to $1 million in stolen goods recovered: Peel police Next CHCH News No apparent fines yet for ticket resellers under Ontario price-cap law
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