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Watchdog clears B.C. Mounties after man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound

The watchdog said video, audio, medical records and witness accounts showed no connection between police actions and the man’s injuries.

  • On Tuesday, the Independent Investigations Office cleared the RCMP of wrongdoing in a Quesnel incident where a man suffered self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
  • Mounties responded to reports of gunshots and an armed man at a Nason Street residence on April 15, 2026, establishing containment and instructing nearby residents to shelter.
  • Investigators reviewed evidence including body-worn camera footage, audio recordings, and medical records, determining no connection between police actions and the man's self-inflicted injuries.
  • The man was transported to the hospital for treatment, and the IIO has now concluded its investigation into the incident.
  • As British Columbia's independent civilian oversight agency, the IIO investigates all officer-related incidents resulting in serious harm or death, regardless of alleged wrongdoing.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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