The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) says an investigation into an incident that occurred in Prince George in April last year has been completed.
According to the IIO, RCMP Officers responded to a reported disturbance caused by a man shouting and behaving erratically outside of a gas station on the 100 block of George Street at about 5:20 p.m. on April 25th, 2025.
When officers arrived, they found a man matching the description provided by the caller in a nearby parking lot on the 100 block of Queensway.
Multiple officers responded and took the man into custody. The IIO says a conducted energy weapon, or a taser, was used during the arrest, and he was taken to the RCMP detachment cells.
BC Emergency Health Services were called to assess the man, as he was believed to be in a state of psychosis.
Paramedics took him to a hospital, where he was found to be suffering from a serious medical condition.
The IIO was notified of the incident the day after it occurred, and began investigating.
The Chief Civilian Director has now reviewed evidence collected by IIO investigators, and has determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe an officer may have committed an offence.
The IIO’s investigation is now concluded, and a public report will be published following conclusion of a related court process.
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