Investigation
Use of Force During Armed Arrest
Date Published: 2024-04-29
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
On August 24, 2023, the Halifax Regional Police (“HRP”) referred a matter to the SiRT regarding a police shooting in Clayton Park, HRM, that resulted in a male sustaining a serious injury. HRP had responded to a call of attempted murder and understood the suspect (the “Affected Party”/ “AP”) had fled and was likely armed with a knife and sawed -off shotgun. The incident concluded when the AP was located and pointed a firearm at the Subject Officer (“SO”) . The SO discharged his firearm, striking the AP. Police provided emergency first aid on scene and the AP was taken to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. The mandate of the SiRT was triggered, and a SiRT investigation was commenced that day and was completed on April 15, 2024. The decision summarized in this report is based on evidence collected and analyzed during the investigation, including, but not limited to,…