IIO BC called to Salmon Arm following police involved shooting
By Contributor
The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) has been called in to investigate a Salmon Arm police involved shooting.
While all aspects and circumstances around this incident will be subject to independent investigation and verification, police can advise that Monday (January 30) shortly before 12:20 a.m., Salmon Arm RCMP received a complaint of a theft in progress at a local car wash.
Police attended the car wash located in the 2300 block of 10th Avenue SW and located the suspect, a lone male, in one of the wash bays.
The man attempted to escape in a vehicle and an altercation resulted in shots fired by police.
RCMP members provided medical assistance and the man was transported to hospital by paramedics. The man's condition is unknown at this time.
No RCMP members were injured during as a result of this incident.
As per protocols, the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) was notified and they will now investigate if any officer may have committed any offence in connection with the male’s injuries.
The scene and evidence have been secured. Any potential witnesses are asked to call the IIO at 1-855-446-8477.
Given that the matter is now under investigation by the IIO BC, no further information is being released by police at this time.