Watch Live: CityNews at Six Vancouver

Police watchdog investigating after man injured in attempted arrest in Kelowna

By Hana Mae Nassar

Posted January 24, 2019 6:36 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

KELOWNA – British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after police fired shots and a man was taken to hospital following an arrest attempt by officers in Kelowna.

The Independent Investigations Office says Mounties in plain clothes and officers from the Southeastern District Emergency Response Team tried to arrest a man Wednesday afternoon.

It says police fired shots and the man was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Kelowna RCMP are investigating the incidents that led to the need for the arrest, which the IIO says occurred near a banking institution.

The IIO says it’s investigating to determine whether police actions are linked to the man’s injuries.

It says no further information will be released by police.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Fatal White Rock stabbing leaves victim's friends in shock
Fatal White Rock stabbing leaves victim's friends in shock

Friends of the man who was fatally stabbed in White Rock say they're in disbelief, after two violent incidents in as many days.

2h ago

Emaciated dachshund saved by mountain biker in Kelowna: BC SPCA
Emaciated dachshund saved by mountain biker in Kelowna: BC SPCA

Starving, shivering and covered in urine and feces, a dachshund who was discarded down an embankment in Kelowna is lucky to be alive.

1h ago

Surrey claims B.C. knows SPS will cost $750M more than RCMP over 10 years
Surrey claims B.C. knows SPS will cost $750M more than RCMP over 10 years

The transition to the Surrey Police Service will cost $750 million more over 10 years than if the city stays with the RCMP, the city claims.

2h ago

Burgess Creek wildfire still growing, out of control
Burgess Creek wildfire still growing, out of control

The BC Wildfire Service says the Burgess Creek wildfire is still out of control despite suppression efforts.

1h ago

Top Stories

Fatal White Rock stabbing leaves victim's friends in shock
Fatal White Rock stabbing leaves victim's friends in shock

Friends of the man who was fatally stabbed in White Rock say they're in disbelief, after two violent incidents in as many days.

2h ago

Emaciated dachshund saved by mountain biker in Kelowna: BC SPCA
Emaciated dachshund saved by mountain biker in Kelowna: BC SPCA

Starving, shivering and covered in urine and feces, a dachshund who was discarded down an embankment in Kelowna is lucky to be alive.

1h ago

Surrey claims B.C. knows SPS will cost $750M more than RCMP over 10 years
Surrey claims B.C. knows SPS will cost $750M more than RCMP over 10 years

The transition to the Surrey Police Service will cost $750 million more over 10 years than if the city stays with the RCMP, the city claims.

2h ago

Burgess Creek wildfire still growing, out of control
Burgess Creek wildfire still growing, out of control

The BC Wildfire Service says the Burgess Creek wildfire is still out of control despite suppression efforts.

1h ago

Most Watched Today

0:19
ON CAM: Horses run amok in central London
ON CAM: Horses run amok in central London

Four people are hurt after five military horses broke loose and galloped through central London. The so-called "working horses" were about to be inspected ahead of rehearsals for King Charles' June birthday parade.

10h ago

5:35
NHL Game 2 Highlights: Predators 4, Canucks 1
NHL Game 2 Highlights: Predators 4, Canucks 1

Filip Forsberg and Anthony Beauvillier had a goal and an assist each and the Nashville Predators blocked an astounding 32 shots to steal Game 2 against the Vancouver Canucks 4-1.

20h ago

2:38
Drop in Vancouver home break-ins not reassuring to recent victim
Drop in Vancouver home break-ins not reassuring to recent victim

Even though break-and-enters in Vancouver are down overall this year, a woman who had a home break-in last month in the Fairview neighbourhood says she doesn't feel reassured -- and is moving her family away. Kier Junos reports.

22h ago

2:34
Surrey Police Service to take over from RCMP in November 2024: Province
Surrey Police Service to take over from RCMP in November 2024: Province

The government of B.C. says the Surrey Police Service will be the force of jurisdiction in Surrey starting in November. It comes years after the transition was initiated. Monika Gul reports.

22h ago

2:20
How doctors are affected by capital gains changes
How doctors are affected by capital gains changes

The Canadian Medical Association says doctors aren’t happy with changes to the capital gains tax. That's because many doctors are incorporated, and use their corporations to save and invest for retirement.

More Videos