SIU launches investigation into the death of 19-year-old man in Niagara Falls

Ontario’s top police watchdog has launched an investigation following the death of a 19-year-old man in Niagara Falls Saturday night.

The SIU says that Niagara Parks Police officers were looking for a man in distress around 7 p.m.

Officers were able to find the man in the area of River Road and Hiram Street when they say he jumped over a barrier and fell into the Niagara gorge.

Investigators say the man was found deceased shortly after.

The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online.

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