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B.C. police watchdog called in after death in Surrey following 'medical distress'

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SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man died in Surrey Friday night while in custody.

The Independent Investigations Office of BC says RCMP received a call about a man and a woman walking in traffic in the 19300-block of the Fraser Highway at around 7:30 p.m.Investigators say the man received medical help from police, fire and BC Emergency Health Services but was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Independent Investigations Office of BC looks into all police-related incidents in the province that result in serious harm or death, regardless of any allegation of wrongdoing. The office is asking anyone with relevant information or video footage of the incident to contact them.

 

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