IIO Update July 22, 2015

INFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release

NEW INVESTIGATIONS: JURISDICTION SUSTAINED

These are the cases where the Chief Civilian Director has sustained jurisdiction and a full investigation is underway (since last update July 9).

IIO 15-0104 Dawson Creek RCMP (Death)

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 16, 2015, RCMP in Dawson Creek responded to a call for service re a disturbance at a local hotel. Police attended and located a male wearing a mask outside of where a public information session was being held. During the exchange with the affected person, officers challenged and subsequently shot the male. He did not survive his injuries. A knife was recovered from the scene.

IIO 15-0107 Surrey RCMP (Death)

At approximately 2:30 a.m., on July 18, 2015, RCMP in Surrey responded to a call for service re a man in distress. Police located the man. According to police, there was a physical struggle and shots were fired. A police officer sustained a non-life threatening gunshot injury. The male affected person was shot and did not survive his injuries. Other than police issued equipment, no other physical evidence was recovered from the scene.

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS: PENDING JURISDICTION DECISION

These are cases where BC police agencies have notified the IIO of critical incidents – cases of potential serious harm or death where the affected person was or may have been in contact with officers. The Chief Civilian Director will sustain jurisdiction if serious harm/death AND a nexus or relationship between the injury and an officer’s action are confirmed. If the preliminary investigation does not establish serious harm and nexus, the Chief Civilian Director will release all jurisdiction. Those cases marked SUPI are still under preliminary investigation.

IIO 15-075 Kelowna RCMP (Serious Harm) SUPI

IIO 15-083 Surrey RCMP (Serious Harm) SUPI

IIO 15-085 Chetwynd RCMP (Serious Harm) SUPI

IIO 15-088 Prince George RCMP (Serious Harm) SUPI

IIO 15-090 GVTAPS (Death) SUPI

IIO 15-097 Burnaby RCMP (Serious Harm) SUPI

IIO 15-102 Prince George RCMP (Serious Harm) New

  • RCMP responded to a call for service on July 11, 2015. Two persons sustained injuries while being taken into custody. The preliminary investigation is to determine if the injuries meet the definition of serious harm.

IIO 15-103 Masset RCMP (Serious Harm) New

  • On July 16, 2015, a person sustained an injury while in police cells.  The preliminary investigation is to determine if the injuries meet the definition of serious harm.

IIO 15-105 Duncan RCMP (Death) New

  • On July 17, 2015, a person was found deceased shortly after coming into contact with police. The preliminary investigation is to determine if there is a nexus.

IIO 15-108 Victoria City (Death) New

  • On July 18, 2015, a child was found deceased shortly after coming into contact with police. The preliminary investigation is to determine if there is a nexus.

IIO 15-109 Salt Spring RCMP (Death) New

  • On July 20, 2015, a person was found deceased shortly after coming into contact with police. The preliminary investigation is to determine if there is a nexus.

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