BC RCMP notify the IIO BC of a fatal incident in Campbell River
Campbell River, B.C.
2021-07-08 13:02 PDT
File # 2021-9126
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Campbell River that resulted in the death of a male and a RCMP Police Service Dog.
Just before 9 a.m. on July 8th, a member from the Campbell River RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle in relation to an outstanding warrant. It is reported that the vehicle failed to stop and fled the area. The member notified dispatch and its description was provided to other police officers in the area.
A short time later the suspect vehicle was located in a parking lot in the 2000 block of the South Island Highway in Campbell River. A police officer boxed in the vehicle and then a confrontation occurred between the suspect and the police officer, who had a Police Service Dog. During the interaction the Police Service Dog was stabbed and killed, and the suspect was shot and was pronounced deceased on scene. The Police Dog Handler was also treated for a knife wound. No other persons were injured.
The IIO BC has been notified and will be investigating the actions of police. The area has been cordoned off in anticipation of their arrival.
The BC RCMP will release additional information about the Police Service Dog later today.
Please note that all aspects and circumstances of this incident will be the subject of independent investigation by the IIO BC. As the matter is now under investigation by the IIO BC, no further information will be released by police.
For more information about the IIO BC and media updates, you can visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.
Released by:
Dawn Roberts
Director in charge - BC RCMP Communications
Phone: 778-290-2929
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