Police killed both man and woman in Surrey hostage situation: IIO
SURREY — A man and a female hostage died of gunshots fired by police after officers entered a home following an overnight standoff in March, says British Columbia’s police watchdog.
The Independent Investigations Office said in a news release Thursday that it’s continuing its investigation into the officer-involved shootings in Surrey on March 29.
RCMP have previously said they responded to a residence around 9:30 p.m. on March 28 after a report of a man with a gun and a possible hostage.
Officers evacuated nearby homes and properties, set up a containment area and activated a specialized team of officers and technicians that responds to hostage situations.