B.C. prosecutors consider charges against Victoria police officer after fatal shooting
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British Columbia's police watchdog is asking the B.C. Prosecution Service to consider charges against a Victoria police officer who shot and killed a man two years ago.
British Columbia's police watchdog is asking the B.C. Prosecution Service to consider charges against a Victoria police officer who shot and killed a man two years ago.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. said Thursday it has completed its investigation into the September 2021 shooting, and it's now up to prosecutors to decide whether or not to charge the officer.
The IIO has not said precisely what charges the officer could face, but said the agency has reviewed all available evidence and has found "reasonable grounds exist" to show the officer may have acted criminally "in relation to the use of a firearm."
The Victoria police officer was assisting Saanich police on a call for a potentially armed man in crisis around 10 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2021.
Police tried negotiating with the man and deployed less-lethal weapons to no avail.
At around 11 a.m., the Victoria officer shot the man and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Multiple Victoria police officers had joined Saanich police at the scene in the 3100 block of Douglas Street due to its close proximity to Victoria. No police officers were injured during the altercation.
