BC’s Office of Independent Investigations said the man was seriously injured with “gunshot-related injuries” as police prepared to place him in the cells. Written statement signed by Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, said “a physical altercation occurred in which bear spray was fired and an officer discharged his service pistol.” RCMP said the officer suffered minor injuries. BC Emergency Health Services said they dispatched two ground paramedic units and a supervisor to the RCMP detachment before noon and transported one patient to hospital. Police said the man was arrested after reports of a theft in downtown Prince George, about 10 blocks from the detachment. RCMP said the suspect was carrying a weapon and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest when he was stopped by police and taken to city cells for booking.
