The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious injury sustained by an adult male involving the Winnipeg Police Service.
On June 17, WPS notified the IIU of an incident involving an adult male who sustained a serious injury. According to the notification, on June 16 at approximately 8:20pm, officers were patrolling the 2000 block of Corydon Avenue when they observed a male yelling and leaving a store with merchandise. Officers ordered the male to stop, but he continued to run. Officers pursued the male and a use-of-force encounter occurred during which the male hit his head on the ground, rendering him unconscious. He was conveyed to hospital, where he is being monitored for a brain bleed.
As this injury is defined as a serious injury under the IIU regulation, the IIU is mandated to investigate.
Witnesses or individuals who have information or video footage that may assist the investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.
