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Authorities stated there is no immediate risk to public safety, and emergency services attended the scene.","category":"Conflict & Security","area":null,"publishedAt":"2026-08-26T17:05:10.420Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-08-26T15:56:48.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T17:05:10.420Z","readTime":"2 min read","scores":{"trust":42,"critic":57,"hype":20,"notes":{"trust":"One outlet provided a full report; eight provided digests, corroborating the central claim.","critic":"The full report names the police watchdog and mentions emergency services attended the scene.","hype":"The language used is neutral and factual, with no sensationalism or exaggeration."}},"tags":["#Kingston","#PoliceInvolvedShooting","#WaabanCrossing","#SIU","#Ontario"],"entities":["Kingston Police","Waaban Crossing","Special Investigations Unit (SIU)","Kingston Fire and Rescue","Frontenac Paramedics","Constable Anthony Colangeli"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["A police-involved shooting occurred on the Waaban Crossing in Kingston on Wednesday morning.","The bridge was closed in both directions following the incident.","Kingston Police stated there is no risk to public safety.","The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been contacted to investigate."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A police-involved shooting took place on the Waaban Crossing in Kingston on Wednesday morning, 26 August 2026. The incident led to the closure of the bridge in both directions. Kingston Police issued a statement at 10:43 a.m. stating there was no risk to public safety. The bridge was expected to remain closed for an extended period. Kingston Fire and Rescue and Frontenac Paramedics were present at the scene."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on injuries"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Kingston Police stated they could not provide details on injuries or fatalities because the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) had been contacted. Kingstonist reported that they had reached out to the SIU for confirmation and further details, and had not yet been able to confirm if anyone was transported to hospital by paramedics."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"No right-rated outlet ran this story. 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