IIO is Investigating a Non-Fatal Police-Involved Shooting Incident in Surrey (2022-119)

Case: 2022-119 Incident Date: May 24, 2022 Agency: RCMP Detachment: Surrey Location: Surrey Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in Progress

INFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release

Surrey, B.C. – The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating a non-fatal police-involved shooting incident in Surrey.

Information from the RCMP states that at about 12:00 p.m. on May 24, 2022, police responded to a report of a woman reported to be in possession of a weapon near the intersection of King George Boulevard and 104a Avenue.

When officers arrived, an interaction occurred, and shots were fired by police. The woman sustained a gunshot injury and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

The IIO is asking any person with relevant information of 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.

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.

info@iiobc.ca

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