IIO Provides Update Regarding Investigation into In-Custody Death in Vancouver (2026-133)
Case: 2026-133 Incident Date: June 15, 2026 Agency: Municipal Location: Vancouver Detachment: Vancouver Police Department Incident Classification: Death Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is providing an update to its investigation into the June 2026 death of a man in Vancouver (IIO 2026-133).
Around 3 p.m. on June 14, a man was arrested by members of the Vancouver Police Department and lodged in cells at the Vancouver Jail.
Around 8 a.m. on June 15, staff at the jail found the man unresponsive.
Medical personnel provided aid, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and commenced an investigation, which remains ongoing.
To date, the IIO has collected evidence, including video footage. Investigators have also conducted interviews. They are waiting to obtain specialized medical reports and expect to conduct additional interviews going forward.
Background
The IIO is the independent civilian oversight agency of officers and detention guards in British Columbia. It investigates all incidents involving officers or detention guards that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.
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