SIU investigating after man killed by police in Welland

12/15/2025 at 08:06 AM
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A man is dead after a shooting in Welland this weekend.

Niagara Regional Police say it all started with a domestic-related incident in Mississauga on Friday.

On Saturday the NRP say the suspect was tracked to a home in Welland.

This is where the SIU comes in.

The Special Investigations Unit says a a 26-year-old man was shot and killed by officers

Investigators say the man shot at police and officers returned fire before firing gas into a home.

The SIU goes on to say that more shots were fired after the man left the house

He was shot and killed.

One officer was struck by gunfire as well; they were taken to hospital and released.

Anyone with information should contact the SIU.