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IIO forwards its findings into North Cowichan shooting to prosecutors

The Independent Investigations Office says its review of an RCMP involved shooting following a chase with a man driving a skid-steer loader is complete and has been sent to the BC Prosecution Service.

IIO Chief Civilian Director Jessica Berglund found there are reasonable grounds to believe one officer may have committed an offence in relation to the use of a firearm.

On March 28, 2023, RCMP officers attempted to stop a man, later identified as Davin Cochrane, who was driving the skid-steer in a residential area of North Cowichan on Parkside Place near Somenos Road.

Members of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment tried unsuccessfully to use their vehicles to a stop him by making contact with the skid-steer.

The pursuit came to a halt in Evans Park, where he was shot by an officer, suffering head injuries.

The IIO says before prosecutors approve any charges, they must be satisfied there is a substantial likelihood of conviction based on the evidence gathered by the office.

Prosecutors also have to consider whether it’s in the public interest.

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