IIO BC called in to investigate death in Terrace
By Nelson Daily Staff
The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) has been called to investigate a police incident Thursday in Terrace.
RCMP report that around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday (August 18) police received a call from a woman at the Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace who advised that a male was walking towards her with an axe and he may try and hurt himself.
Police attended, secured the area, and attempted to negotiate with the male in an effort to de-escalate the situation.
Officers used a tazer (Conducted Energy Weapon CEW) to apprehend the man.
However, the man suffered injuries during the incident, which requred immediate medical care.
Unfortunately, the male later died in hospital. No other individuals were injured during the incident.
IIO BC have been deployed to Terrace. The scene and evidence have been secured, with the assistance of resources from North District Regional GIS.
For information about the IIO BC and media updates you can visit their website at www.iiobc.ca .
