Watchdog clears B.C. Mounties after man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound

Surrey, British Columbia's police watchdog has cleared officers of any wrongdoing in a confrontation that occurred in April, where a man shot and wounded himself. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) announced that Mounties were called to a home on Nason Street in Quesnel after receiving reports of gunshots and a man with a firearm.

Upon arrival, police established a containment around the residence and advised nearby individuals to stay indoors or seek shelter in a basement. Once inside, they discovered the man suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, which was subsequently treated at a local hospital. The IIO conducted an investigation following the incident, examining all available evidence, including footage from body-worn cameras worn by police officers.

After a thorough analysis, investigators determined that there was no link between the actions or inactions of the police and the man's injuries. The report by The Canadian Press was initially published on August 18, 2026.