On Dec. 30, 2023, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) notified the IIU of an incident that occurred at approximately midnight in Nelson House. According to the notification, RCMP received a call regarding a hit and run involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. RCMP met with an adult male who said he had been hit by a vehicle in Nelson House. Shortly after, officers discovered the driver of the vehicle was an off-duty RCMP officer from another Manitoba detachment.
The investigation is ongoing so no further details will be provided at this time.
The civilian director has determined it is in the public interest for the IIU to investigate. Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-677-6060.
