(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident where the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in Orillia.

On November 7, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., police responded to a report of an altercation at a residence on Barrie Road. As a result of the investigation, an involved individual was located on Cochrane Street. During the interaction, an officer was stabbed and sustained serious injuries. The officer discharged their firearm and as a result, the individual was pronounced deceased at hospital. The officer remains in hospital in stable condition.

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