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Police Officer Shot Responding to Fencing Dispute in Welland

12/19/2025

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Story summary

On December 19, 2025, a police officer in Welland, Ontario, was shot while responding to a fencing dispute.
Bylaw officers requested police help over a fencing issue, and police encountered gunfire from a man inside an abandoned church converted into a residence.
The injured officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed support for the injured officer.

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Story summary

On December 19, 2025, a police officer in Welland, Ontario, was shot while responding to a fencing dispute.
Bylaw officers requested police help over a fencing issue, and police encountered gunfire from a man inside an abandoned church converted into a residence.
The injured officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed support for the injured officer.