UPDATE 4:30 p.m.
Two people are dead in Campbell River, including one man killed by RCMP.
Police say in a statement they were called Monday to a report of a homicide at a local marina with hostages being involved.
When officers arrived, they learned the male suspect was alone and attempts were made to negotiate with the man, who police say had a weapon.
RCMP say shots were fired during an interaction with the man and he was killed.
The Independent Investigations Office is investigating the police shooting.
The RCMP says the major crimes unit is running another investigation into the murder.
Original 3:09 p.m.
One person is dead following a homicide and hostage-taking at a Campbell River marina.
BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia of an incident in Campbell River where one man has died.
The incident began in the early morning hours of June 13, 2022, after Campbell River RCMP received a report of a homicide at a local marina with hostages being held at the scene. Police responded, including members of the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiators.
Officers confirmed the safety of the hostages, and made contact with the male suspect. Attempts were made to negotiate with the man, who was reported to be in possession of a weapon. While interacting with the man shots were fired and he was pronounced deceased.
Campbell River RCMP Major Crimes Unit is running a concurrent investigation into the homicide and ask that anyone with information contact the police.
