Police watchdog called to Surrey, B.C. after shooting incident at traffic stop – BC | 24CA News
B.C.’s police watchdog was known as to a capturing incident in Surrey on Saturday.
A heavy police presence was seen Saturday afternoon for hours on the intersection of 152 Street and 100 Ave.
RCMP officers had been conducting a site visitors cease on Saturday when a gun was fired, IIO says.
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Police had been seen surrounding a automobile stopped on the intersection.
“The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting following a police traffic stop at approximately 2:30 p.m. at 100 Avenue and 152 Street in Surrey,” IIO BC employees mentioned in a launch.
“The driver was taken to hospital with what was reported to be a self-inflicted injury. He is not expected to survive.
“The IIO has begun an investigation to determine what role, if any, police actions or inactions played in the shooting.”
Images from the scene present a sedan lined by a tent, with a pile of bloody garments beside the automobile. Blood may be seen on the within of the driving force’s door.
Anyone with potential data concerning the incident is requested to contact IIO at 1-855-446-8477.
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