This is the same process that would be followed for any member of the TPA who is charged by the Special Investigations Unit."
Since the time of this incident, the TPA has provided support to the member. "As an association, it is our responsibility to ensure our member receives fair and thorough representation. "This is an unfortunate incident for everyone involved and we know this has been, and will continue to be, a difficult time for Const. Davis, his family, and his colleagues," Reid said in a written statement. Toronto Police Association (TPA) president Jon Reid says the the officers' union continues to provide support to Davis, as it would for any officer charged by the SIU. The costs to Devon, his family and our communities runs incredibly high from incidents like this." 'An unfortunate incident for everyone,' police association says "These injuries have made the last few months since the shooting nearly unbearable. However, it does not erase what happened and what he has endured, serious injuries that are both physical and psychological in nature," Shellnut said. "This is a positive step forward for Devon and his family. However, Shellnut said he wonders what was involved in this case that made it unique, and why similar charges were not laid by the SIU in other police shooting cases. In a statement, Shellnut called the SIU's decision to charge the officer "a rare step" and expressed appreciation for its "thoughtful and compassionate investigation." Lawyer 'pleased' by SIU decision to lay chargesįowlin's lawyer David Shellnutt said he was "pleased to see serious charges being laid in this very concerning case." "They shouted one command, and immediately I felt a shot, and right after I just heard multiple shots going off," Fowlin said.įowlin said he dropped the knife and ran, before he fell in the intersection of Black Creek and Trethewey Drive. It was then, he said, that two police SUVs pulled into the parking lot, blocked off his vehicle, and five officers got out and lined up side by side.įowlin said the officers pointed their guns at him "right away."
Man seriously injured after police shooting in northwest Toronto.Man shot by Toronto police says he didn't threaten anyone, but was carrying knife.The injured man was later identified as Devon Fowlin. The man, 31, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, the SIU said. No other injuries were reported. Two officers discharged Tasers at the man, while another officer fired his gun twice. 27, officers were called to a park in the area of Black Creek Drive and Trethewey Drive for a report of a man with a knife. The SIU said its investigation found that on Feb. He had worked for the Toronto Police Service for a year at the time of the incident and is currently suspended with pay, a member of the force's media relations team told CBC Toronto.
One count of discharge firearm with intent to maim, wound, disfigure or endanger life.ĭavis is required to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at on Oct. Andrew Davis is facing the following criminal charges: In a news release Friday, Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said Const. A Toronto police officer is facing charges in connection with the shooting of a man in a northwest city park earlier this year, according to the province's police watchdog.
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