Quebec police watchdog investigating officer-involved fatal shooting in Far North
Quebec's police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting involving an officer in the province's Far North.
The watchdog – Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes – says members of the Nunavik Police Service on Tuesday night wanted to arrest someone who was inside a tent in Kangiqsualujjuaq, an Inuit village on the eastern shore of Ungava Bay.
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Police tried to speak with the person and used pepper spray to get them out of the tent.
The watchdog says the person came out of the tent allegedly holding a sharp-edged weapon and moved toward the officers.
One officer used a stun gun to subdue the person, while the other officer opened fire.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was declared dead in hospital.
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Five investigators have been assigned to the investigation.
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