Kitchener — 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.
