The BC IIO has confirmed Nanaimo RCMP officers did nothing wrong in the apparent suicide of a man in early April. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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IIO clears Nanaimo RCMP following apparent self-inflicted death

May 19, 2022 | 3:07 PM

NANAIMO — Local Mounties have been cleared of any wrong doing after the self-inflicted death of a man in early April.

Nanaimo RCMP officers conducted a check wellbeing call on a man around 11:30 a.m. on April 2 on Brackenwood Pl., off Labieux Rd. after he had called 911, concerned for his own safety.

When police arrived, he was getting into a car to check into Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, however he was found dead a day later from apparent self-inflicted wounds.

“The Chief Civilian Director has reviewed the evidence, including medical records and civilian witness statements, and determined that the actions of the officer were appropriate and did not contribute to the man’s tragic death,” said a report from the Independent Investigations Office of BC.

Witnesses to the incident said the man did go to hospital and police had no further contact with him after the April 2 call.

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It is not clear who found the victim on April 3.

A separate BC Coroners Service investigation into the man’s death continues.

The IIO of BC investigates police-related incidents of untimely death or serious harm, regardless of any allegation of officer wrongdoing.

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