IIO Reaches Decision Regarding April 2023 Police-Involved Shooting Incident in Prince George (2023-112)
Case: 2023-112 Incident Date: April 26, 2023 Detachment: Prince George Location: Prince George Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - Without Public ReportINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has now completed its investigation into the serious harm of one man following a police-involved shooting incident in Prince George (IIO 2023-112).
At about 9:00 p.m. on April 26, 2023, police responded to a call alleging that a man was attacking others with a weapon at a residence in the 2200 block of Oak Street.
Police located the man at another nearby residence and attempted to take him into custody. While trying to arrest the man, there was an interaction and shots were fired by police.
As a court process related to a concurrent police investigation into this incident remains underway, no further details can be released at this time.
The Interim Chief Civilian Director has reviewed the evidence – including forensic scene analysis, witness statements and police reports – and determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe any officer may have committed an offence.
The IIO investigation is now concluded, and the public report regarding this matter will be published once the related court process is concluded.
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.