By Canadian Press

Independent probe triggered after man killed during Quebec police intervention

Feb 3, 2020 | 11:25 AM

ST-GEORGES, Que. — Quebec’s independent police watchdog is investigating after a man died in a police shooting Sunday evening in the province’s Beauce region.

The bureau launched a probe of the incident involving Quebec provincial police officers.

The bureau says police received a call around 6:35 p.m. from a woman concerned for her safety, saying that her ex-partner was wearing a mask and was armed with a bat.

Provincial police tracked down the 47-year-old man — who they say seemed confused and aggressive — on the streets of St-Georges, a town about 100 kilometres south of Quebec City.

The bureau says officers attempted to stop him using a stun gun and pepper spray without success.

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The man was struck by a police bullet and was transported to hospital, where he later died.

Quebec City police are assisting the bureau in its probe.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 3, 2020.

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