The Special Investigation Unit says they’re currently investigating the shooting death of a 21 year-old man in Timmins.

The SIU’s spokesperson confirmed the age of the deceased this morning.

The Timmins Police responded to a call Saturday morning to the Emergency Services Building on Algonquin. The SIU says the man the fled on foot and during an altercation was struck by a shot. The SIU is confirming an officer did discharge his gun. The man was then taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Three forensic investigators and three other investigators are on the scene assessing the incident.