IIO is Investigating Injuries Sustained by One Man During Arrest in Prince George (2025-093)
Case: 2025-093 Incident Date: April 9, 2025 Detachment: Prince George Location: Prince George Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressSurrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a man in Prince George on April 9, 2025.
Information from the RCMP states that shortly before midnight, police were called to a residential building on the 1500-block Victoria Street about an intoxicated man who was staying there and who may have been in possession of a weapon.
Officers arrived and located the man on the hotel’s property, outside one of the rooms, and moved to arrest him.
During the arrest, the man suffered injuries. He was taken to the hospital where it was determined he may require surgery.
The IIO was notified shortly after the incident occurred and is investigating.
The IIO is asking any person with 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.