IIO Concludes Investigation into April 2026 Incident in Quesnel (2026-086)
Case: 2026-086 Incident Date: April 15, 2026 Location: Quesnel Detachment: Quesnel Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - Without Public ReportINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has now completed its investigation into an incident that occurred in Quesnel on April 15, 2026 (IIO 2026-086).
Around 4:30 p.m., police received a call about gunshots at a residence in the 500 block of Nason Street and a man reportedly in possession of a firearm.
RCMP officers, including members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), responded and set up containment around the area, instructing people nearby to leave their homes or shelter in a basement.
Police later entered the residence and located one man who was suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The man was then taken by ambulance to a hospital for assessment and treatment.
The IIO was notified shortly after the incident and began an investigation.
After analyzing all available evidence, IIO investigators determined that none of the man’s injuries were connected to any police action or inaction.
The chief civilian director has reviewed the evidence collected by IIO investigators – including video footage from police body-worn cameras, audio recordings, medical records, witness accounts and forensic data – and has determined that there is no connection between police actions or inaction and the man’s injuries.
The IIO investigation is now concluded.
Background
The IIO is the Independent civilian oversight agency of the police in British Columbia. It investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.