This list is incomplete; there are no official statistics on fatal shootings by law enforcement officers in Canada, though the range had previously been estimated to be between 15 and 25 per year.
"[439] Furthermore, witnesses helped shed light on the unfortunate events which transpired shortly before Levi's death: Upon police arriving on scene, Choudry's family states they offered their assistance with deescalating the situation—a request that was reportedly denied by the officers.
[443] Due to Choudry's extensive medical history, the state of crisis he was in, and the belief he had access to weapons, the police maintain they had reasonable grounds to believe the man posed a danger to himself.
[447][448][442] The SIU said in a statement that they are continuing to investigate the incident but have not been able to speak with the subject officer, who "declined to be interviewed and did not submit a copy of his notes, as is his legal right.
The SIU director concluded "As such, I believe [the officer's] resort to his firearm was objectively reasonable, necessary and proportional to the threat posed by Mr. Choudry, notwithstanding the tragic loss of life it caused.