The SIU is investigating after an incident involving police and a civilian in Mississauga early Saturday morning.
Peel Regional Police confirm officers were called to Torino Crescent, near Rathburn Road and Tomken Road, shortly after 12:30 a.m. for reports of a person with a weapon.
According to police, the armed person was located and after an interaction with officers, the Special Investigations Unit was then called in to investigate.
In a news release issued Saturday, the (SIU) confirmed Peel Regional Police officers were called to a home in the area of Rathburn and Tomken roads at around 12:30 a.m. for a reported disturbance.
When officers arrived on scene, the suspect behind the disturbance had left the area but was later located on Torino Crescent.
After an interaction with police, the SIU said a police officer discharged his firearm and the suspect was struck.
The man was rushed to St. Michael's hospital without vital signs and was later pronounced dead.
In a tweet sent out early Saturday morning, Peel Regional Police added the deceased was reportedly armed with a weapon.
Police did not disclose what type of weapon the man was carrying.
The SIU says six investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case.
with files from CTV News