Published 15 days ago • loading... • Updated 14 days ago

B.C. Investigations office looking into Penticton officer-involved shooting

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. Is investigating a shooting involving an RCMP officer in Penticton.
The incident occurred on March 15 when police attempted a traffic stop related to a suspect allegedly armed with a firearm.
During the encounter, an officer discharged their firearm, injuring the suspect who was taken to the hospital.
The IIO will determine if the police actions were necessary and linked to the injuries.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

8 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

Kitimat Northern Sentinel

+3 Reposted by 3 other sources

Lean Left

Suspect treated for gunshot wounds, B.C. police watchdog investigating

Individual was taken to hospital after being pursued by Penticton police following traffic stop

14 days ago

Read Full Article

Penticton Western News

Reposted by

Salmon Arm Observer

Lean Left

B.C. Investigations office looking into Penticton officer-involved shooting

An individual was taken to hospital with gunshot injuries, after being pursued by Penticton police.

15 days ago

Read Full Article

infotel.ca

Heavy police response for person in crisis in Penticton

The individual was apprehended safely and police said the person was connected to “appropriate care.”

15 days ago·Kelowna, Canada

Read Full Article

iiobc.ca

IIO is Investigating a Police-Involved Shooting Incident in Penticton (2025-074) | Independent Investigations Office of BC, IIO, IIOBC

Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a police-involved shooting incident in Penticton that took place on March 15, 2025. Information provided by the RCMP states that shortly after 4 p.m., police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Green Mountain Road and Sumac […] The post IIO is Investigating a Police-Involved Shooting Incident in Penticton (2025-074) first appea…

15 days ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year