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Police watchdog launches investigation following custody death in PG

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating a recent incident in Prince George.

It happened on October 3rd where a man reportedly died while in custody at a Correctional Centre in the Prince George area following contact with RCMP members just two days prior.

The IIO is investigating to determine what role, if any, police actions or inaction may have played in the man’s death.

In addition, the BC Coroners Service is also conducting an independent investigation to determine the circumstances of his death.

A link to the release can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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