Man not expected to survive self-inflicted injury suffered in Surrey police incident, IIO says
Warning: This story contains details and an image that some readers may find disturbing.
The office tasked with investigating police-involved deaths in B.C. was called to Surrey Saturday afternoon.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. was deployed to the area of 152 Street and 100 Avenue in the city's Guildford neighbourhood, according to a statement.
Police reported to the IIO that they had attempted to stop a suspect, who shot himself as officers were approaching his vehicle, the statement continued.
"The driver was taken to hospital with what was reported to be a self-inflicted injury. He is not expected to survive," authorities said.
Images from the scene show an evidence tent set up next to a grey sedan stopped in the middle of the road. A pile of bloody clothing can be seen on the pavement, and blood stains are also visible on the inside of the car's driver's side door, which is open.
Police tape could be seen criss-crossing the intersection, which was closed to traffic.
Surrey RCMP issued a brief statement saying they had been called to the intersection just before 2:20 p.m., that a police incident had occurred, and that the intersection would remain closed for "an undetermined amount of time."
A subsequent statement said the intersection had been re-opened but did not provide further details about the incident.
In an email to CTV News, the detachment confirmed the IIO's involvement and referred all other questions to that office.
The IIO is responsible for investigating all incidents involving police in B.C. that result in death or serious injury to a member of the public, regardless of whether there is any allegation of wrongdoing on the part of police.
Investigators from the office will review evidence to determine whether police action or inaction contributed to the man's injuries.
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