A Durham police officer was shot while responding to a call about an armed individual in Oshawa, Ont., on Sunday.
A suspect was also injured during the incident near Simcoe Street and Wentworth Street E, according to Durham Regional Police Service via social media.
The officer was taken to a Toronto hospital in “critical, but stable condition,” as stated by Durham police.
The suspect was also taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A sergeant is expected to provide an update at the scene.
In a social media post shortly after 11 a. m. on Sunday, Durham police mentioned there was a heavy police presence in the area of Simcoe Street, south of Highway 401.
Durham police noted that Simcoe Street S. was closed between Bloor Street and Eerie Street.
The province’s police watchdog confirmed to CBC Toronto that it is investigating the situation.
In a news release on Sunday, the Special Investigations Unit said officers responded to a residence on Cedar Street for a mental health call around 11 a. m.
Upon arrival, officers found a 27-year-old man who had a knife, according to the SIU. The man did not seem to be carrying a firearm.
An interaction took place where one officer discharged their weapon multiple times, hitting both the man and another police officer, as per SIU’s statement.
The SIU reported that both individuals are currently in stable condition.
The Special Investigations Unit looks into cases involving serious injury or death related to police actions and any incidents where firearms are used against people.
In a social media post on Sunday, Toronto Police Service Chief Myron Demkiw expressed support for the injured officer.
“Officers face dangerous situations every day while serving their communities,” he said. “At these moments we are always united as a policing family in support of the injured officer and all those impacted.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford shared his thoughts on social media Sunday, stating he is “praying” for the officer’s full recovery.
“We all owe an incredible debt to the brave police officers across Ontario who put their lives on the line to protect our communities,” he added.
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