Man injured in officer-involved shooting in Surrey
Indo-Canadian Voice Man injured in officer-involved shooting in Surrey posted by: Rattan MallSURREY Police Service has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Surrey where an individual was injured in an officer-involved shooting. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, SPS frontline officers attended a residence in the 13400-block of 81 Avenue for a report that an individual had […] The post Man injured in officer-involved shooting in Surrey first appeared on Indo-Canadian Voice.Indo-Canadian Voice
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SURREY Police Service has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Surrey where an individual was injured in an officer-involved shooting.
Shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, SPS frontline officers attended a residence in the 13400-block of 81 Avenue for a report that an individual had a weapon. As officers attempted to take the man into custody, the man reportedly confronted officers while holding an edged weapon. Officers fired their service weapons, including a duty pistol.
Officers and BC EHS paramedics administered medical interventions, and the affected person was transported to hospital, where they were reported as receiving treatment for minor injuries.
The IIO BC was notified by SPS. It is investigating police actions in the incident.
SPS said that all aspects and circumstances of this incident will be the subject of independent investigation by the IIO BC.
The IIO asks that any witnesses who have information regarding this matter to contact it at its Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.
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