RCMP shooting under investigation
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RCMP shot and killed a 33-year-old male in Dominion City on Tuesday morning, resulting in an investigation by the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba.
Police say a member of the Morris RCMP responded to a call for service, described later in the day in an IIU press release as a “wellness call” for a residence in Dominion City.
The IIU said while the officer was waiting for backup, a male came towards the first responding officer with a metal object in his hand.
“The officer commanded the male several times to drop the item, but he continued to advance,” the IIU press release stated.
Despite those commands RCMP said the man continued towards the officer who then discharged his firearm.
The officer provided CPR and the IIU states that paramedics who were staged nearby took over.
He was transported to hospital in critical condition by STARS, where he died of his injuries.
The officer was not injured.
The IIU said they were notified by Morris RCMP immediately and deployed a team of investigators. Because it involves a fatality the IIU will request the Manitoba Police Commission appoint a civilian monitor.
Witnesses or individuals who have information or video footage are asked to contact the IIU at 1-844-667-6060.