B.C. watchdog investigating after youth injured jumping off school roof
British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office and the RCMP are investigating after a youth suffered serious injuries while jumping from the roof of a school in Cranbrook. Police were initially called to a home where the youth was allegedly threatening people with a knife. Officers evacuated the school as a precautionary measure and attempted to communicate with the suspect.
Shortly after 10 a.m., the youth jumped from the roof and is now hospitalized. The IIO and the RCMP are conducting separate investigations into the incident, with the IIO examining police actions or inactions. The RCMP stated no further details will be released as the independent investigation progresses.
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