Hamilton police officer Ian Matthews dies after shooting himself at central station
<http://www.cbc.ca/> Description: CBCCBC – A prominent and highly respected Hamilton police officer is dead after shooting himself at the central police station. The officer is Staff Sergeant Ian Matthews, a 25-year veteran of the force who for years was one of its most high-profile investigators. He died in hospital at about 10 p.m. Tuesday, roughly nine hours after the incident. A police statement referred to the death as a "sudden death" after the incident at the King William Street station at approximately 1 p.m. A number of sources confirmed to CBC News in Hamilton that the officer shot himself. The Hamilton Spectator is reporting the incident happened in a locker room. Matthews served in many roles with the service, including extended times in the BEAR (break and enter, auto theft and robbery branch) and Homicide Units, and most recently as Central D Squad staff sergeant. "This is devastating and I recognize the profound impact this has on our organization," said Hamilton Police Chief Glenn De Caire. "We are supporting Ian's family during this tragic time and our Critical Incident Response Team continues to respond to support our members through this tragedy." The chief acknowledged Matthews's reputation and police record in a statement issued shortly after his death. "We respect the commitment and tenacity shown by Ian to his work and will work to honour his life with the same dedicated, professional effort that he displayed." Hamilton police had issued a statement earlier in the evening where they indicated an officer had been injured at the central police station. At that time, police indicated he had been rushed to hospital in critical condition, but that he was not expected to survive. De Caire has asked neighbouring Halton Police Service to handle what is a non-criminal investigation. A police source told CBC News that the officer had been superb at his job — "one of our all-stars." He was respected by the courts, other officers and even some of the hardened criminals he had arrested, the source said. He had worked in many difficult roles, including undercover work, and seen "things we can only imagine." Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina said his prayers are with the officer, his family and the entire police service. "The acceptance of this responsibility carries far greater weight than many can understand," Bratina said. "I expressed the care, concern and sympathy of all Hamiltonians." The mood at Hamilton police central station will no doubt be grim for some time, according to retired police detective Kevin Bryan, who worked with York Regional Police for 30 years. Four officers died over the course of his time with York police. "When a death happens, it's just terrible," Bryan told CBC News. "It makes you realize that you're vulnerable." "It's very quiet at the station. It's very solemn. It's not a rally point. It's not good." Thé Mulindwas Communication Group "With Yoweri Museveni and Dr. Kiiza Besigye Uganda is in anarchy" Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi "Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni na Dk. Kiiza Besigye Uganda ni katika machafuko" From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Herrn Edward Mulindwa Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 4:19 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; 'G_NET'; 'Mwananchi Mwananchi'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: {UAH} TO THOSE IN GREATER AUTHORITY OF TORONTO Ikanos Doyen This Police Officer was declared dead when we are in our sleep. A statement sent out about midnight our time states as follows. HPS {Hamilton Police Services} Chief Glenn DeCaire says Staff Sargent Ian Mathews of HPS has died after shooting himself. Ian Mathews was a 25 year old Veteran of The Police Force. And that is how short was the statement. We might get more details in the day for now you bet we need to know more for this continues to be bizarre. At that experience that record that rank, we now need to know, somebody better start to speak way early in the day. EM On the 49th Thé Mulindwas Communication Group "With Yoweri Museveni and Dr. Kiiza Besigye Uganda is in anarchy" Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi "Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni na Dk. Kiiza Besigye Uganda ni katika machafuko" From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ikanos Doyen Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:49 PM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; G_NET; Mwananchi Mwananchi; [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected] Subject: Re: {UAH} TO THOSE IN GREATER AUTHORITY OF TORONTO Any more update on this news? May the soul R.I.P., incase departed. Re. the mystery surrounding the incident another possibility could be that the Rifle accidentally went off, as @ times happen. Additionally incase of assured demise healthy body organs may legally be harvested for an anatomy lab or research studies. Many esp. soul departed grandpa/mamas are in anatomy labs here, some still looking very much alive! On the other hand the equally broad minded e.g. a neighbour here aged 90+ is a volunteer guinea pig for a university anatomy studies. He's kept as healthy as possible, and upon soul - departure, may retire in the same lab. Accidents or other incidents sure happen but what happens thereafter is all up to one. Donation of one's body organs is one of the most physically practical, of the gift(s) of life for life/ves continuity. - Peace. On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Herrn Edward Mulindwa <[email protected]> wrote: Friends We are getting reports out of Hamilton that we have a Police officer that has shot him/herself. We do not know from what division or what name sex rank or age, but all we are getting is that we have a Police Officer that has shot him/herself. The report continues to state that this officer is in a very critical condition and is not expected to survive. Now in all times I have read these reports, there is no time a mark is made that the officer is in critical situation and is not going to make it. Who exactly has that authority to state so when worse of the worst have made it? It is a very strange report and it is worth a watch. My bet? He/she is dead but he/she signed an organ donor card, and they are still harvesting him/her. EM On the 49th Thé Mulindwas Communication Group "With Yoweri Museveni and Dr. Kiiza Besigye Uganda is in anarchy" Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi "Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni na Dk. Kiiza Besigye Uganda ni katika machafuko" -- Anybody know where Mr.Simon Peter Okurut is? UAH forum is devoted to matters of interest to Ugandans and Africans in general. 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