BC RCMP notified IIO BC of incident in Surrey
B.C., Surrey
2024-03-18 15:14 PDT
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Surrey where one person suffered injuries after a police-involved shooting.
On March 17, 2024, police officers making foot patrols near 152 Street and 104 Avenue received a report of a man with a gun. Officers located the man who fled when approached.
Shortly after, two police officers with the Surrey Police Service located the man who reportedly produced a weapon.
One of the officers discharged their firearm striking him. Medical assistance was provided and he was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Nobody else was injured.
The IIO BC is investigating police actions in the incident. As the matter is now under investigation by the IIO BC, no further information will be released by police.
Surrey RCMP are conducting a subsequent investigation into the report of the weapon. Police are asking anyone who has any information to please contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
Please note that all aspects and circumstances of this incident will be the subject of independent investigation by the IIO BC. For more information about the IIO BC and media updates, you can visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.
Released by
Cpl. Alex Bérubé
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Island District
2881 Nanaimo St, Victoria, BC V8T 4Z8
Office: 250-380-6110
Cell: 778-836-8153
Email: alex.berube@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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