B.C’s civilian-oversight agency for police is investigating an incident where a woman taken into custody by Victoria police was seriously injured.
The Independent Investigations Office, which looks into police-related incidents resulting in serious harm or death, said Victoria police responded to a report about 7:05 p.m. on Sept. 9 regarding a woman yelling at the corner of Park Boulevard and Heywood Avenue.
They discovered she had a weapon and after negotiations were able to take her into custody about 10:15 p.m.
She was then transported to hospital.
The IIO is asking anyone with information, or with video or dashcam footage, to call its witness line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or fill out a contact form at https://iiobc.ca/.
jbell@timescolonist.com
