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Police Watchdog Investigating Man’s Death in Presence of Winnipeg Officers

February 12, 2020 9:22 AM | News


Independent Investigation Unit - IIU

The Independent Investigation Unit is looking into the death of a man while in the presence of Winnipeg police officers.

Police were responding to a report of a domestic dispute on Monday related to a man armed with a knife. While officers were attempting to diffuse the situation, the man suffered self-inflicted wounds and was taken to hospital. He was pronounced deceased at Health Sciences Centre.

The IIU is investigating and no further details were released.