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Four officers sustained physical injuries, three requiring medical attention, and the suspect is in critical condition following an incident June 20 in Dawson Cree, BC.
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Dawson Creek where one adult man sustained serious injuries.
On June 20, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m., Dawson Creek RCMP responded to a complaint of individuals in possession of firearms and bear spray near 8 Street and 104 Avenue in Dawson Creek. Officers were on scene immediately and arrested three people.
One man fled and, after a brief foot pursuit, was apprehended outside a convenience store in the 800-block of 105 Avenue. He is alleged to have been combative with police as he was being arrested.
Shortly after being taken into custody, the man went into medical distress and lost consciousness. RCMP immediately requested the assistance of Emergency Health Services at the scene of the incident and initiated life saving measures. The man was given medical care at the scene and he ws later taken to hospital for further care. He is reported to be in critical condition, while four police officers sustained physical injuries. Three of the police officers involved required medical attention for their injuries.
North District RCMP’s Regional General Investigation Section out of Prince George has been assigned the lead role in the investigation of the original weapons complaint.
Anyone with information or video footage who was in the area of the 800 block of 104 Avenue is asked to call police at 250-784-3700.
The IIO BC is investigating police actions in the incident. All aspects and circumstances of this incident will be the subject of independent investigation by the IIO BC.
