A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place Friday evening in Winnipeg.
According to Winnipeg police, officers responded to a 911 call in the 200 block of Ferry Road around 6:15 p.m. Officers encountered a man armed with a screwdriver. During the confrontation, a firearm was discharged. Officers provided first aid at the scene and called for paramedics.
The man was transported to the Health Sciences Centre in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries.
The IIU is investigating and anyone with information is asked to call them at 1-844-667-6060.
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