Winnipeg police say a video showing two officers fatally shooting a man on Sunday only reveals part of the encounter. In the video, officers are seen pointing their weapons at a man holding something in his hand before they fire. Police say an officer was hospitalized after the man stabbed him in the throat; he is now in stable condition.
WARNING: This story details violent events surrounding a fatal police shooting.
The actions of Winnipeg Police Service officers are under investigation after a video of an officer opening fire at a man was widely shared, but former Ontario police watchdog directors and a former top cop say it’s hard to know if the use of force is justified based on the 25-second clip alone.
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