IIO

• Watchdog called in after woman injured in police shooting in Surrey

  Surrey RCMP officers were called at 12 p.m. on May 24 to a report of a woman who had a weapon near the intersection of King George Boulevard and 104a Avenue.

  Crime

  May 24
  
• Vancouver police officer charged with assault over 2019 incident near Strathcona Park

  The BC Prosecution Service confirmed the charge against Const. Simrit Roycombough in relation to the June 9, 2019 incident on Thursday. 

  Crime

  May 19
  
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• Metro Vancouver Transit Police officer charged with dangerous driving in 2020 crash

  The collision between the officer's unmarked vehicle and a white Volkswagen Jetta happened near 128 Street and 93 Avenue just after 11 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2020.

  Crime

  May 18
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• Watchdog called to Prince George after youth hit by vehicle while allegedly fleeing RCMP

  RCMP allege the youth ran from police after they tried to detain him in relation to a fight at the CN Fair Grounds.

  Crime

  May 15
• Man in his 40s dies in police-involved shooting in Vancouver

  Police said they were called to the Patricia Hotel at East Hastings and Dunlevy Avenue just after 4 p.m. following reports of an assault.

  Crime

  May 6
• B.C. police watchdog investigates circumstances of Vernon death

  The IIO was notified of the death shortly after it occurred and has commenced an investigation to determine what role, if any, police actions or inactions may have played.

  Crime

  May 3
• Man dies in exchange of gunfire with Vancouver police officers

  Police said officers were called to an apartment building near Commercial Drive and East 5th Avenue just after 8:30 p.m. following reports of an assault.

  Crime

  Apr 28
• Watchdog clears Richmond RCMP officers who shot knife-wielding man

  The IIO report found that under the circumstances officers were justified in using potentially lethal force.

  Crime

  Apr 15
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• Watchdog report opens door to possible charges against Port Moody police officer

  B.C.'s police watchdog has filed a report for consideration of charges, saying a Port Moody officer may have committed an offence while making an arrest.

  Crime

  Apr 8
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• Watchdog investigating police-involved shooting of man in crisis in Surrey, B.C.

  The victim was found inside a residence and was in possession of a weapon when "shots were fired by police." The man later died of his injuries in hospital.

  Crime

  Apr 8