Quebec’s Bureau of Independent Investigations (BEI) is investigating after police in Gatineau, Que. shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed an officer during an investigation.
Gatineau police (SPVG) officers were deployed to Saint-Rédempteur Street in the Hull sector shortly before midnight on Wednesday following a call to the emergency 911 centre.
Police say that during the investigation, a police officer was stabbed with a knife, suffering serious injuries.
“Police officers deployed to the scene had to intervene quickly to rescue their colleague,” police said in a statement. “The man was shot and died from his injuries.”
The officer was taken to hospital with serious injuries, “and is now out of danger,” according to police.
BEI has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“Since an independent investigation has been launched, the SPVG will not be able to communicate any information regarding the progress of the investigation as such, as well as the nature of the initial call,” police said.
Saint-Rédempteur Street is closed to traffic between Sacré-Coeur Boulevard and Mangin Street. A Gatineau police command post has been set up in the area.
Police say a crisis unit has been set up to provide the “necessary psychological support” to officers and civilian employees.