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IIU investigating a police-involved shooting
Manitoba’s police watchdog agency, The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) confirmed on Monday, June 20, 2022, that they are investigating a fatal shooting involving a Winnipeg Police Service officer of Friday, June 17.
(Robb Mitchell | News 4)
The IIU says that around 4:14 pm an officer had just completed a traffic stop at the intersection of Salter Street and Mountain Avenue and was sitting in his vehicle when a male with a knife approached the driver side door in an aggressive manner. A confrontation between the officer and the suspect resulted in the male being shot. The suspect was taken to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
(Robb Mitchell | News 4)
IIU investigators were deployed to the scene and the investigation began.
The IIU has requested a civilian monitor from he Manitoba Police Commission as this case involves a fatality.
Anyone with information or video footage that can help investigators is asked to call 1-844-667-6060.
© News4.ca 2022
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