A First Nation community in northwestern Ontario has identified the man who was shot dead by provincial police in a courtroom last week.

Wapekeka First Nation says the community is mourning the death of 23-year-old Tyresse Kenny Padro Cree Roundsky, who died on July 31.

Shibogama First Nations Council, which counts the First Nation as a member, confirmed that he was shot in a temporary courtroom housed at a youth centre.

Wapekeka First Nation says he will be missed by his family, friends and primary caregiver.

The Special Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting, which they say happened after a police officer was approached by a man with a knife at the fly-in courtroom in the middle of the day.

Investigators say the man and the officer had an interaction before the officer sh

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