IIO is Investigating a Police-Involved Shooting in Surrey (2024-221)
Case: 2024-221 Incident Date: September 19, 2024 Agency: RCMP Detachment: Surrey Location: Surrey Incident Classification: Death 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 in Surrey.
Information provided by the RCMP states that this morning (September 19, 2024) at about 4:40 a.m., police received a report of a disturbance at a home in the 6200 block of 180A Street.
When officers arrived, they reportedly learned that the woman had locked herself in a room with a toddler and was holding a weapon near the child.
The woman was subsequently shot by police and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The toddler did not sustain any serious injuries.
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 the 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.