{"id":820001,"date":"2026-07-23T03:21:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T03:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/820001\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T03:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T03:21:18","slug":"innisfil-family-files-17-5m-lawsuit-against-south-simcoe-police-for-killing-son","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/820001\/","title":{"rendered":"Innisfil family files $17.5M lawsuit against South Simcoe Police for killing son"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dylan Hatton died after he and his twin brother Liam were shot by officers responding to a call to de-escalate a dispute at the family’s home. <\/p>\n

An Innisfil family is seeking retribution in the form of $17.5 million after an interaction with South Simcoe Police resulted in the death of their son. <\/p>\n

The statement of claim filed cites wrongful conduct of the officers and that negligence \u2013 individually or collectively \u2013 caused the death of 19-year-old Liam Hatton, and wounded his twin brother Dylan.<\/p>\n

On Aug. 15, 2024 South Simcoe Police were called to the Hatton\u2019s Shoreview Drive home. <\/p>\n

During an altercation, officers fatally shot 19-year-old Liam. His twin brother Dylan was shot five times, but survived. <\/p>\n

Provincial police later filed charges against Dylan for assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon and four counts of assaulting a police officer, but those charges were later dropped by the Crown. <\/p>\n

A prepared statement released by the parents of the Liam and Dylan, Bill Hatton and Robin Jackson reads in part: \u201cour family has been forever shattered. \u201cWe never imagined that calling the police for help would end with them killing Liam and almost killing Dylan.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThey treated the situation like a tactical operation rather than a call for assistance,\u201d the parents said. <\/p>\n

\"\"Scene of shooting in Innisfil Scene of the shooting in Innisfil, Ont., on August 15, 2024. (CTV News) <\/p>\n

CTV News reached out to South Simcoe Police for comment on the matter. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe South Simcoe Police Service is aware that a civil claim has been filed,\u201d the police service said in a statement to CTV News.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the matter is subject to a legal process and out of respect for the integrity of the judicial process, the service is unable to comment or provide further information at this time,\u201d police said. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe civil process presents an opportunity for the family to ensure that police conduct will be put under closer scrutiny,\u201d said Asha James, the family\u2019s lawyer. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe OPP\u2019s conduct is also concerning,\u201d James added.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decision to lay charges against Dylan, despite him only ever being a victim in this tragedy, raises troubling questions about the handling of this matter and may further undermine public confidence in law enforcement agencies,\u201d said James.<\/p>\n

\"\"Hatton Twins A photo of Liam and Dylan Hatton. (Supplied) <\/p>\n

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) cleared South Simcoe police of criminal wrongdoing in the arrest and fatal shooting.<\/p>\n

The SIU concluded in December of 2024 that the actions of police were legally justified. According to the SIU, the twin brothers were in an SUV on the driveway and refused to come out. <\/p>\n

When the vehicle moved towards an officer, he fired shots, hitting Liam in the head. The police watchdog determined the officer used reasonable force.<\/p>\n

CTV News has reached out to OPP for comment.<\/p>\n

With files from CTV\u2019s Mike Arsalides. <\/p>\n

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