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Global News
06-06-2025
- Global News
Ontario's police watchdog clears officers in fatal shooting of Hamilton man
The province's police watchdog has cleared Hamilton police officers of wrongdoing in connection with the fatal shooting of Erixon Kabera on Nov. 9, 2024. Officers were dispatched to an apartment building on Main Street West in Hamilton at around 5 p.m. that day, after a resident told police they had been threatened by a man, according to the Special Investigation Unit's report. The SIU report says that after officers arrived, a man pointed a replica firearm at them as he walked towards them. Two officers opened fire on him, shooting as many as 24 bullets in his direction as his approach continued, according to the report. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy After being hit a number of times, the man was taken to an area hospital by paramedics and was pronounced dead shortly before 1 a.m. the following day. Story continues below advertisement The SIU was then called in to investigate the matter. In the report, SIU director Joseph Martino said there were 'no reasonable grounds' to lay charges against the officers in connection with the shooting, noting that they used 'reasonable force.' 'The officers honestly believed they were looking at an actual gun in the Complainant's possession. Though mistaken, their misapprehension was a reasonable one. The object looked like a gun, the Complainant brandished it as a gun,' Martino wrote. The man's family identified him as Kabera, a father of three, who they said dedicated his life to his family and community. There was some confusion surrounding the incident as the SIU initially reported that there was an exchange of gunfire but later announced it had found a replica firearm at the scene. One of the officers told SIU investigators he believed the man had been the first to open fire, but it appears he mistook the other officer's initial gunfire for shots coming from the man, Martino wrote, describing it as 'an honest but mistaken belief in the highly charged atmosphere that prevailed.' The SIU is an independent agency that investigates incidents involving police that have resulted in death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. — with files from The Canadian Press
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Kid, biker injured in bandits' firing
Two people, including a schoolboy, were injured in a robbery incident near furniture market in Orangi Town. The incident occurred when two armed suspects riding a motorcycle attempted to rob a motorcyclist. When the victim resisted, the suspects opened fire, injuring a 12-year-old passerby, Abdul Wahab, and a 52-year-old man, Abdul Rashid, the police said. Abdul Wahab was going home after school. Barber shop robbed Armed muggers broke into a barber shop in Joharabad and looted cash, mobile phones and other valuables from the customers including a doctor Victim Dr Usman reported the incident to the police stating that bandits snatched his mobile phone and Rs56,000 in cash besides depriving other customers of their valuables. Outlaws held The New Karachi Industrial Area police arrested two suspects in injured condition after an alleged encounter. The arrested accused were identified as Nadir Jam Kora and Sajjad Bilal alias Sanwal. The arrested accused belong to an inter-provincial motorcycle lifter gang. The arrested suspects were on the most wanted list of the police. The suspects killed a young man Kamran Abbas on his resistance during a robbery near Dhaka Sweets, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. They fled with victim Abbas's 125cc motorcycle and his two mobile phones. Kamran Abbas was an employee of a private school and a resident of Mahmoodabad. The motorcycle recovered from the arrested accused was snatched from Kamran Abbas. The Korangi police arrested a robber in an injured condition after an alleged encounter near General Post Office Chowk, on the night between Wednesday and Thursday. He was identified as Sher Ali Nadeem. His accomplice managed to escape. The Surjani Town police arrested four dacoits, including two injured, after an alleged encounter near Mir Khan Goth, Lyari on the night between Wednesday and Thursday. The arrested accused were identified as Ahmed Nazir Khalid alias Nomi, Tahir Lal aka Tao, Rehan Ghaffar and Yasir Yaseen. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested an alleged street criminal during an operation in Liaquatabad. According to the SIU, his accomplice, Umair, was arrested on February 17 after an encounter near Chishtian Nagar NJV School. However, Babar and two others-Bilal and Dhiraj-managed to flee. The group, on May 14, looted a beverage depot near Lakhtipat Hotel, Rs100,000 and several mobile phones.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Drug trafficker' held, partner flees
The Special Investigation Unit of the police arrested Ali Khan Nawab, an accused involved in inter-provincial drug supply, near P&T Flats, Sunset Boulevard Road, Gizri, recovering 520 grams of ice from his possession. Meanwhile, Shah Fahad, Nawab's accomplice, fled the scene. The value of the recovered drugs is Rs500,000. SSP Shoaib Memon revealed that during interrogation, Nawab claimed that the absconding accused, Shah Fahad, is the ringleader of the business, for whom Nawab has been running the Karachi network for about 6-7 years. Further, the arrested accused revealed that Fahad also had 12 eggs of cocaine worth about Rs4.5 million. Shah Fahad is allegedly running the largest inter-provincial network for the supply of cocaine and ice.
Express Tribune
30-03-2025
- Express Tribune
'Notorious gangsters' held; arms recovered
The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Karachi have made significant strides in combating organised crime and street violence with the arrest of two notorious criminals involved in a number of heinous crimes. In a major operation, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) apprehended Sadiq, a key operative of Wasiullah Lakho gang, in New Karachi Sector D-11. The agency said, Sadiq was found in possession of illegal weapons and banned materials. He was also involved in allegedly extorting money from pan vendors and roadside stall owners through 'bhatta slips'. Sadiq has been jailed in the past. His arrest is expected to yield further sensational revelations which will help curb crimes in the city. In a separate opertion, New Karachi Industrial Area police arrested Zeeshan alias Mulla, accused of robbing a citizen of Rs1.5 million cash and two mobile phones. Police recovered a stolen phone and a pistol from his possession. During the interrogation, Zeeshan confessed to his involvement in the December 15 robbery, where he shot and injured the victim, Sameer Shahzad, and looted victim's cash and phones. A case has been registered against him for various crimes including possession of illegal arms and stolen goods.
CBS News
28-02-2025
- CBS News
Nearly 120 pounds of marijuana discovered in Shelby Township illegal sales complaint
Nearly 120 pounds of illegally transported marijuana was confiscated Wednesday in Macomb County, Michigan, police report. "Marijuana is legal in our state, but that doesn't mean you can transport it however you want," Shelby Township Police Chief Robert J. Shelide said in response to the case. The investigation began Wednesday as Special Investigation Unit detectives from Shelby Township looked into reports of drugs being sold in residential neighborhoods, according to the police report. This effort led to a traffic stop of a white Ford F-150 in the area of M-53 and Hall Road. The driver was detained. A search of the vehicle resulted in almost 120 pounds of marijuana found. "At the time of the traffic stop, the marijuana was being illegally transported. The search of the vehicle also uncovered over $7,000 in cash that was directly related to the sale of the marijuana on the black market," the police report said. The driver, identified as Adrian Khoshnaw of Macomb Township, was arrested and taken to the police department. He was arraigned Thursday at 41-A District Court on a felony charge of controlled substance-delivery/manufacturing. "I want to take a moment to recognize and congratulate our Special Investigation Unit for their outstanding dedication and hard work," the police chief said in the report. "If you choose to illegally transport marijuana, understand that you are breaking the law. Our officers are trained to identify and intercept drug trafficking, and we will continue to enforce the law to keep Shelby Township safe."
