The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into the serious injury of a suspect last July and has concluded the force used by arresting officers was reasonable and there are no grounds for charges against any of the officers involved.

The investigation came after a suspect was tasered by Winnipeg police officers after they responded to an intruder call on Ross Avenue. The man became unresponsive and was taken to hospital where doctors diagnosed him with a lacerated liver.

Because this was a serious injury the IIU was required to investigate the incident.

In his report, Civilian Director Zane Tessler noted there was no evidence to ascertain how the suspect suffered the laceration to his liver. He wrote, “It is a possibility this injury occurred earlier that morning through an altercation with another individual, prior to and unrelated to any contact with police at the residence. The medical opinion does not assist in resolving this issue.”

As a result of the incident, the suspect was charged with one count of break and enter of a residence with intent to commit an indictable offence and one count of obstructing/resisting a peace officer. 

-News4 Staff-