NGPD Officer-Involved Shooting in Standoff

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NGPD Officer-Involved Shooting in Standoff | Serious Incident Response Team

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Investigation

File Number: 2020-030

Date Opened: 2020-08-03

Date Closed: 2020-10-13

Province: Nova Scotia

Police Agency: New Glasgow Police Service

Status: Concluded

Decisions: No actions recommended

Summary

A New Glasgow officer shot a knife-wielding suspect after a taser failed. The use of force was justified.

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Director's Summary of Investigation

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