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Man Dead After Police Shooting in Norway House
6 Jul
Summary
- A 63-year-old man was shot by police in Norway House.
- Officers responded to a disturbance involving threats and firearms.
- The Manitoba Independent Investigation Unit is probing the incident.
A fatal police shooting occurred Sunday afternoon in Norway House, a northern Manitoba community. The incident involved a 63-year-old man who was shot by RCMP officers responding to a disturbance call.
Authorities were alerted around 3:30 p.m. regarding a man making threats with firearms. Upon arrival, officers found the man barricaded inside a shed. Crisis negotiators engaged with him in an attempt to de-escalate the situation.
Shortly before 7:30 p.m., a confrontation resulted in the man being shot by police. Despite receiving first aid from officers and emergency services, he succumbed to his injuries. No other individuals were harmed during the incident.
The Manitoba Independent Investigation Unit has been notified and is actively investigating the serious incident involving police actions.
