The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has confirmed they’ve been deployed to Campbell River following a fatal police-involved incident Saturday morning.
IIO posted a tweet stating they have deployed investigators to the scene, however, no official statement has been released at this time.
The IIO has deployed investigators to Campbell River following a fatal police-involved incident. More details to follow.
— IIOBC (@iiobc) April 2, 2022
Several witnesses said they heard at least two gun shots, as well as yelling in the area.
Photos from the scene on Park Road show two police cruisers behind police tape and one vehicle partially covered by a blue tarp. One police cruiser appears to have crashed.
Campbell River RCMP have not released a statement at this time.
More to come.
