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B.C. Police Watchdog Investigating RCMP-Involved Shooting Near Salmo
The Independent Investigations Office of BC is seeking witnesses and video after the man was airlifted to another hospital.
- On Thursday, Sept 3, the RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team and Creston RCMP were executing a search warrant on Ski Hill Road near Salmo when officers shot and seriously injured a man.
- After being told he was under arrest, the man fled into a travel trailer; officers reported observing him appearing to hold a weapon at the entrance, prompting an officer to discharge their firearm.
- Officers reported using multiple de-escalation measures before the man eventually exited the trailer nearly an hour later, where he received immediate medical care from police and was transported to a local hospital.
- The Independent Investigations Office assumed conduct of the investigation into police actions, and the man was later transported by air ambulance to another hospital for further treatment.
- Seeking witnesses and video footage, the IIO requested public assistance including cell phone recordings to support the investigation; the surrounding area remains secured by authorities.
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Wanted man shot by police near Salmo, IIO investingating
A man who's evaded police for 17 months was shot by officers and seriously injured near Salmo Thursday morning. In a press release, the Independent Investigations Office of BC said they're investigating the officer-involved shooting, which occurred at about 10 a.m. at a home on Salmo Ski Hill Road. ...
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