Close X
Friday, November 15, 2024
ADVT 
National

Independent Investigators Looking Into Police-involved Shooting In Okanagan, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Jul, 2016 12:54 PM
    SUMMERLAND, B.C. — B.C.'s police watchdog is looking into a shooting involving police in the Okanagan.
     
    The Independent Investigation Office says a Summerland RCMP officer tried to pull over a vehicle that headed down a dead-end road early Saturday morning.
     
    It says there was situation that led to police shots being fired.
     
    The suspected vehicle fled the area and the police officer was not injured in the confrontation.
     
    The agency says police have indicated that a man with a gunshot wound who may be connected with the incident checked into a local hospital several hours later.
     
    The Independent Investigation Office is automatically called when police actions result in death or serious injury.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Province Adjusts Transit Fee For The Disabled, But Keeps Bus Pass Costs

    Province Adjusts Transit Fee For The Disabled, But Keeps Bus Pass Costs
    The provincial government website confirms the administration fee has been eliminated, but fees for a monthly pass that cost between $52 and $66 remains.

    Province Adjusts Transit Fee For The Disabled, But Keeps Bus Pass Costs

    Winnipeg Officer Makes Plea To Mom They Believe Abducted Her Children

    Winnipeg Officer Makes Plea To Mom They Believe Abducted Her Children
    Det. Sgt. Shaunna Neufeld spoke at a news briefing Thursday and asked Sandra Giesbrecht to get in touch with her.

    Winnipeg Officer Makes Plea To Mom They Believe Abducted Her Children

    Police In St. John's Seek Witness In Murder Case As Investigation Continues

    Police In St. John's Seek Witness In Murder Case As Investigation Continues
    Anne Norris, 28, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Marcel Reardon.

    Police In St. John's Seek Witness In Murder Case As Investigation Continues

    Don't Formalize Role Of Prime Minister's Spouse, Says Justin Trudeau

    Don't Formalize Role Of Prime Minister's Spouse, Says Justin Trudeau
    Sophie Gregoire Trudeau sparked a frenzied week of news reports and table-thumping columns earlier this spring when she told a Quebec newspaper she could use more help

    Don't Formalize Role Of Prime Minister's Spouse, Says Justin Trudeau

    Do You Resemble Van Gogh? Vancouver-Based artist Wants You For His Latest Art Piece

    Do You Resemble Van Gogh? Vancouver-Based artist Wants You For His Latest Art Piece
      The Vancouver-based artist is embarking on a global search for an individual who most closely resembles the legendary Dutch painter.

    Do You Resemble Van Gogh? Vancouver-Based artist Wants You For His Latest Art Piece

    B.C. Jury Mulls Fate Of Teenage In Love Triangle Murder

    B.C. Jury Mulls Fate Of Teenage In Love Triangle Murder
    Tyler Myers, 22, was shot to death on the grounds of a Salmon Arm elementary school Nov. 21, 2008.  

    B.C. Jury Mulls Fate Of Teenage In Love Triangle Murder