IIO Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Vancouver (2017-120)
Case: 2017-120 Incident Date: September 23, 2017 Agency: Municipal Location: Vancouver Detachment: Vancouver Police Department Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - With Public Report INFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
The Independent Investigations Office is investigating an officer involved shooting in Vancouver.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday September 23, 2017 Vancouver police officers were responding to a complaint of a break and enter near the intersection of Manitoba Street and 18th avenue in Vancouver. Police arrived on the scene and attempted to engage with the man who was in possession of a weapon. Less lethal force options were deployed by police. At approximately 4:20 p.m. officers shot the man, and he was taken to hospital where he remains.
IIO investigators were deployed and are conducting investigative tasks: collecting physical evidence, interviewing witnesses, collecting any available footage and designating subject and witness officers.
Any potential witnesses of this incident are asked to call the IIO at 1-855-446-8477
No further information will be provided at this time.
Marten Youssef
Acting Director, Public Engagement & Policy
Marten.Youssef@iiobc.ca