Police watchdog called to Surrey, B.C. after shooting incident at traffic stop
Police were seen surrounding a vehicle stopped at the intersection.
“The Independent Investigations Office of BC is investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting following a police traffic stop at approximately 2:30 p.m. at 100 Avenue and 152 Street in Surrey,” IIO BC staff said in a release. “The driver was taken to hospital with what was reported to be a self-inflicted injury. He is not expected to survive.
“The IIO has begun an investigation to determine what role, if any, police actions or inactions played in the shooting.” Images from the scene show a sedan covered by a tent, with a pile of bloody clothes beside the car. Blood could also be seen on the inside of the driver’s door.Anyone with potential information regarding the incident is asked to contact IIO at 1-855-446-8477.
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