The Quebec Bureau of Independent Investigations has launched an inquiry into a police-involved shooting that led to the death of a man in the Lanaudière region.

Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after it says a 40-year-old man was seriously injured on Wednesday during a Montreal police intervention.

Martin Prud'homme has been temporarily relieved of his duties.

Quebec's Independent Bureau of Investigation (BEI) is investigating after a police shooting sent a 41-year-old man to hospital early Thursday evening.