Police-involved shooting in South Slocan referred to police watchdog

A male driver shot by a police officer in South Slocan, B.C.,was taken to hospital early Wednesdaymorning withserious injuries, and the incident has been referred to the B.C. IndependentInvestigations Office (IIO) by the RCMP.

According to an IIO release, Kootenay Boundary RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the 3900-block of Reo Road around2 a.m.

A vehicle matching the description of one seen leaving the scene was discovered by police. As officers approached, a female exited the vehicle, but the male driver stayed in the car.

An altercation followed and the driver was shot. His current condition is unknown, according to IIO.

B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office is tasked with investigating police-related incidents of death or serious harm. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the IIO B.C. at 1-855-446-8477.