By Canadian Press

Two dead, including alleged hostage taker who was shot by police, in B.C.

Jun 13, 2022 | 4:28 PM

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — Two people are dead in Campbell River, B.C., including one man killed by RCMP.

Police say in a statement they were called Monday to a report of a homicide at a local marina with hostages being involved.

When officers arrived, they learned the male suspect was alone and attempts were made to negotiate with the man, who police say had a weapon.

RCMP say shots were fired during an interaction with the man and he was killed.