The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating after police shot a man in Tsay Keh Dene, north of Prince George.
Information provided by the RCMP states that on the evening of April 9, police responded to a call of shots fired at a residence in the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation. Two people were found dead at the scene. It is reported that when police arrived, the third man was located with a weapon and entered another nearby residence.
The Emergency Response Team attended early in the morning on April 10. Following several hours of negotiations, the North District Emergency Response Team and supporting elements deployed and arrived at approximately 5:40 a.m. Negotiations deteriorated resulting in ERT deploying a chemical irritant into the residence.The man subsequently exited the residence while reportedly in possession of a weapon. Shots were fired by police, and the man sustained gunshot-related injuries.
The man was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it happened and initial investigative steps will seek to confirm the details leading up to and during the interaction with police, as well as whether any force used was necessary, proportionate, and justified under the circumstances.
The IIO is asking any person with relevant information about the incident to please contact the Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.