The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating after an OPP officer discharged an Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN) at a man Wednesday night in Goderich.
An ARWEN is a weapon that fires less lethal munitions.
The SIU says at about 8:30 that night, officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of Victoria Street North and Anglesea Street to investigate a reported break-in.
Upon arriving, officers located a man fleeing the residence.
There was an interaction, and one officer deployed his ARWEN at the man.
The man was arrested.
The SIU says the man did not sustain any serious injury, but the SIU’s mandate was invoked because a police officer discharged an ARWEN, which is classified as a firearm.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php