The Independent Investigations Office has been called in after a fatal, police-involved shooting in New Westminster.
New West police found a man, who was believed to be in possession of a gun, behind the Walmart at 805 Boyd St., at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday.
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Police say shots were fired and the man succumbed to his injuries.
The BC Coroners Service is also investigating the case.
No one else was injured.
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