BC police watchdog investigates after RCMP officer shoots man near Kaslo

British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after an RCMP officer shot a man near the village of Kaslo in southeastern British Columbia.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence along Kaslo South Road shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Police said the man came out of the residence allegedly carrying an edged weapon when an officer discharged a firearm.

The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The incident prompted an investigation by British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office (IIO), the province's independent civilian police oversight agency.

The watchdog confirmed it was notified shortly after the shooting and has begun examining the circumstances surrounding the officer's use of force.

The IIO investigates police-related incidents resulting in death or serious harm, regardless of whether there are allegations of misconduct.

Investigators are expected to gather available evidence to establish what happened and determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe an offence may have occurred.

The agency is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The IIO says it investigates all incidents involving police officers that result in serious harm or death, "whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing."

Kaslo RCMP says officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Kaslo South Road shortly before 6 p.m.

They say an officer fired their gun at a man who exited the residence allegedly carrying an "edged weapon."

The Independent Investigations Office of BC says the man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The IIO says RCMP notified them of the interaction shortly after it occurred and that it has started an investigation.

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