A Mississauga woman injured by a stray bullet during an incident in which a man was fatally shot by police is suing Peel Regional Police Chief Jennifer Evans, the police services board and others for damages.
Ontario's police watchdog agency says Suzan Zreik was in her home when officers fired multiple shots, killing a 22-year-old man on March 20, 2015, and she was taken to hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Zreik, 23, claims assault and battery, negligence causing bodily harm, gross negligence and abuse of process and misfeasance in public office.
The statement of claim alleges Evans failed to ensure officers were properly trained and that she knowingly withheld the extent of Zreik's injuries from the Special Investigations Unit.
None of the claims in the suit have been proven in court.
Sgt. Josh Colley says Peel police are aware that a statement of claim has been filed, but are "unable to comment as this matter is currently before the courts.''