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RSS FeedsArmed man shot dead after hostage situation at Vaughan bank
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13 december 2017 23:37:59

 
Armed man shot dead after hostage situation at Vaughan bank
(The Star Toronto Raptors)
 


An armed man who held several hostages inside a bank in Vaughan Wednesday has been fatally shot, York Regional police said.Const. Andy Pattenden said lethal force was used to “gain control of the subject”. The province’s police watchdog has taken over the investigation.Police were called to a bank branch near Dufferin St. and Major Mackenzie Dr. W. just after 1 p.m. Speaking from the scene around 3 p.m., Pattenden said police used lethal force after attempting to negotiate with the man.Police were able to get some customers and employees out of the bank, Pattenden said, but a number of people remained inside with the gunman.“It did turn into a hostage situation for us.” Pattenden said it was not immediately clear if the man was attempting to rob the bank. The police are still in the process of clearing the area. They are investigating a vehicle of interest located outside of the bank. No serious injuries were immediately reported. Paramedics were treating some people at the scene for minor injuries, mostly chest pains related to anxiety.“There are definitely traumatized. This is a very traumatic event and we’re going to be doing everything we can to help those people,” said Pattenden. Victim services were brought in to help the victims.Police are asking residents to avoid the area, and local roads around the bank are closed for police investigation. The SIU is called to investigate allegations of sexual assault, serious injury or death involving Ontario police officers.


 
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