Police-involved shooting in Barriere leaves man in hospital, RCMP says

BARRIERE — B.C. RCMP say a man was shot and injured during a confrontation with police here Friday night.

The Mounties issued a statement saying officers responded to a report that a man had been dropped off on the side of Highway 5 and “picked up what appeared to be a weapon.”

They say an altercation then ensued between the man and police officers.

RCMP say the man was shot by police, while officers weren't injured.

Police say they started first aid for the man until paramedics arrived and brought him to a hospital.

A team from the Independent Investigations Office is now looking into police actions in the incident.