The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has completed its review of an incident in Ebb & Flow earlier this year that saw an RCMP member deploy a less-lethal firearm in an attempt to arrest a suspect.
In mid February, officers responded to a report of an impaired driver in a stolen pickup truck.
After locating the suspect in the woods after he first fled on foot, RCMP deployed the less-lethal firearm after he failed to respond to being told he was under arrest..
The suspect further escaped, only to be picked up a few hours later and taken to hospital to be treated for frostbite.
Because injuries were suffered during the arrest, the IIU was contacted and took responsibility for an investigation, in accordance with a section of the Police Services Act.
The civilian director concluded that no charges should be laid against the officer, and thus closed the investigation.
