Ontario SIU Investigates Fatal Balcony Fall in Ottawa
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating a fatal incident after a person fell from a balcony at an apartment building on Heatherington Road in Ottawa. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following the death, which occurred on Tuesday evening.
According to the SIU, officers from the Ottawa Police Service were on scene at the time of the fall. The agency is now probing the circumstances surrounding the incident. The SIU did not provide further details about the victim or the events leading up to the fall, citing the ongoing investigation.
The SIU is called in to investigate any incident involving police where there is a death, serious injury, or allegation of sexual assault. The agency is urging anyone with information to come forward.
This is a developing story. More details will be released as the investigation progresses.
