IIO has identified multiple witnesses and conducted interviews for police-involved shooting in FSJ

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has identified witnesses and conducted interviews for the police-involved shooting in Fort St. John. 

According to a release by the IIO on July 14, the independent civilian oversight agency is continuing an investigation into a police-involved shooting that happened on March 29 in the city. 

The release said Fort St. John RCMP officers conducted a vehicle stop on a black Ford pickup truck at 3:15 a.m., near the intersection of 86 Street and 97 Avenue. 

During the interaction, a weapon was reportedly involved and an officer discharged their firearm, which seriously injured the passenger, who was taken to a hospital. 

IIO was notified of the incident and started an investigation, which remains ongoing. 

The release said IIO has received several reports, including forensic analysis and the agency is waiting for additional medical information. 

The IIO asks people with relevant information or video footage of the incident to contact the Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the website.