(Eloic Hamel/Radio-Canada)Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after an Ottawa police officer shot a man carrying a sword on Montreal Road in the city's east end early Sunday morning. Officers were first called to the scene at 3:30 a.m. after reports a man was walking around with a sword, the SIU said. A witness video shows a man running at police with a sword. SIU investigating after police officer shoots man in Ottawa on Montreal Road near Ogilvie Road. —@SIUOntarioA portion of Montreal Road was closed between Ogilvie Road and Bethamy Lane for most of Sunday but has since reopened.

Source: CBC News April 04, 2021 13:33 UTC