The Independent Investigations Office of BC says it has begun investigating after an officer fired his gun at a man in Kaslo on Friday, who sustained serious injuries.
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Kaslo RCMP says officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Kaslo South Road shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday.
RCMP says an officer fired their gun at a man who exited the residence, allegedly carrying an edged weapon.
The Independent Investigations Office of BC says the man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The IIO says RCMP notified it shortly after the interaction and that it has started an investigation.
The independent watchdog says it investigates all incidents involving police officers that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.
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