The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. referred a matter involving Prince George RCMP to the BC Prosecution Service for consideration of charges.
Just before 7:00 a.m. on May 31, 2021, police approached a man near the North Star Inn near Victoria Street and 15 Avenue.
The IIO said during the interaction, shots were fired by police, with the man sustaining a serious gunshot injury.
Once the investigation completed, Chief Civilian Director Jessica Berglund reviewed the evidence, identifying reasonable grounds that one officer may have committed an offence with the use of a firearm.
Before charges are approved, the BC Prosecution Service must be satisfied that there is a substantial likelihood of conviction based on the evidence from the IIO, and that prosecution be required in the public interest.
The IIO said no further information will be released.
More information can be found here.
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