An officer from the Halton Regional Police Service shot a 23-year-old man several times during a traffic stop in Burlington, Ontario, on March 8, 2026. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Crestwood Motel located at 527 Plains Road East.
The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries and has since been released. Local authorities have confirmed that the area was secured following the incident and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The Special Investigations Unit has started an investigation into the shooting. This is an independent provincial agency that reviews any incident where a police officer is involved in a serious injury or the discharge of a firearm.
The investigation currently involves one officer whose conduct is under review and one officer who witnessed the event. Residents who have any information about the shooting are urged to contact the Special Investigations Unit at 1-800-787-8529 or provide details online through the agency’s website.
