B.C. police watchdog investigates after RCMP officer shoots man near Kaslo

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
November 15, 2026

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A man was seriously injured after an RCMP officer fired a gun during a disturbance call near the village of Kaslo in southeastern British Columbia.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence along Kaslo South Road shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, November 13.

Police said the man came out of the residence allegedly carrying an edged weapon when an officer discharged a firearm.

The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The incident prompted an investigation by British Columbia’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO), the province’s independent civilian police oversight agency.

The watchdog confirmed it was notified shortly after the shooting and has begun examining the circumstances surrounding the officer’s use of force.

The IIO investigates police-related incidents resulting in death or serious harm, regardless of whether there are allegations of misconduct.

Investigators are expected to gather available evidence to establish what happened and determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe an offence may have occurred.

The agency is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.

The investigation remains ongoing.