The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in Brockville, where one individual was pronounced deceased.
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit was assisting the Brockville Police Service in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Brockville.
During the interaction, police discharged their firearm. One individual was transported to the hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
The OPP notified the SIU, which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any media inquiries related to the SIU investigation should be directed to SIU Communications at siu.media@ontario.ca.
