Two people are dead in Campbell River, B.C., including one man killed by RCMP.
Police say in a statement they were called Monday to a report of a homicide at a local marina with hostages being involved.
When officers arrived, they learned the male suspect was alone and attempts were made to negotiate with the man, who police say had a weapon.
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RCMP say shots were fired during an interaction with the man and he was killed.
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The Independent Investigations Office is investigating the police shooting.
The RCMP says the major crimes unit is running another investigation into the murder.
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