The Independent Investigation Office of British Columbia (IIOCBC) is investigating following the shooting death of a Shawnigan Lake man.
In a news release, Shawnigan Lake RCMP report they were conducting an investigation into an assault in the 1100 block of Mill Bay Road. When police arrived at the residence early Saturday afternoon, the suspect advanced on them with an "edged weapon".
Officers used a stun gun to subdue the man, but the situation escalated, and shots were fired. The suspect was rushed to hospital, where he died shortly after.
No one else was injured during the altercation.
Additional RCMP resources have been sent to Shawingan Lake in order to maintain core policing services.
The IIOC/BC investigates officer-involved incidents that result in death or serious harm.