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Criminal charges laid against man shot by Waterloo regional police

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A man shot by Waterloo regional police last week is now facing criminal charges in relation to the incident.

The Crown Attorney's office confirms a 19-year-old has been charged with assault with a weapon, and attempting to disarm an officer.

A court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.

Police have said they were responding to a call about a man in distress last Wednesday around 6:50 p.m. in the Ottawa Street and Strasburg Road area when, according to police, a man drove at a cruiser and also threatened an officer with a weapon, resulting in an officer shooting their gun.

The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting, and says the man who was shot suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The SIU told CTV News on Monday evening that their investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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