The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is probing the shooting death of a dog by a Manitoba First Nations Police Service officer on Swan Lake First Nation.
The incident occurred on June 11, when an MFNPS officer visited a residence at around 7:30 a.m. to make an arrest. No arrest was made, but the officer was reportedly bitten by a dog. A short time later, the officer returned and shot the dog.
The IIU was notified of the incident on July 9 and has determined it is in the public interest to investigate.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the IIU at 1-844-667-6060.
