Armed man shot by Burnaby RCMP, police say; IIO called in
The man needed emergency aid at the scene and was taken to hospital
British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a police officer allegedly shot a man in Burnaby. According to the B.C. RCMP, officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Kingsway Avenue around 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, a man allegedly approached the officers with an edged weapon, leading to one of the officers firing their gun, striking the man. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) states that the man suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.
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- Watchdog investigating after police officer shoots man in Burnaby, B.C. winnipegfreepress.com
