IIO is Investigating a Police-Involved Shooting in Richmond (2024-199)
Case: 2024-199 Incident Date: August 22, 2024 Agency: RCMP Location: Richmond Detachment: Richmond Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating a police-involved shooting incident that occurred overnight in Richmond.
Information provided by the RCMP states that at about 11:00 p.m. yesterday (August 22, 2024), police responded to a report of a man setting a sign on fire in the 9800 block of Glenthorne Drive.
It is reported that when police arrived, there was an interaction with the man who reportedly produced a weapon. The man was shot by police and transported to a hospital for treatment. It is reported one officer also sustained a serious injury and was also taken to the hospital.
The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and commenced an investigation. Initial investigative steps will seek to confirm the details of the incident and if any force used by police was necessary, reasonable, and proportionate in the circumstances.
The IIO is asking any person with video footage or 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.
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.