The Ontario Police Oversight Agency is conducting an investigation after a man was shot dead by two police officers in a home in the Halton area early Saturday morning.

A statement released by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said officers were called to Stanbury Road in Oakville, Ontario at around 1:40 a.m. following a report of a stabbing incident.

It added that the officers found a man inside the house and shot him. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the SIU, another man was found in the house with serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Six investigators from the SIU and three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case. Two subject officials and four witness officials have also been appointed.

The SIU is asking anyone who may have information to contact investigators at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php