A statement from RCMP says the force has notified the independent B.C. office that investigates all cases of police\u002Dinvolved death or severe injury.
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The statement says the scene was contained and traffic on the highway had been stopped when the man left his vehicle, prompting an “interaction” with police that ended with the fatal shooting. The highway remained closed through the night but the DriveBC website says it is expected to reopen by mid-morning.
RCMP say they will have no further comment while the shooting is under investigation by the Independent Investigations Office.First Nations leader expresses frustration as police cleared in another shooting of an Indigenous personOur in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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