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Police watchdog clears RCMP of wrongdoing in West Kelowna manѻýs death

The IIO has determined that the actions or inactions of police were not responsible for the manѻýs death
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The IIO has concluded its investigation into policeѻýs actions in a West Kelowna manѻýs death. (File Photo)

B.C.ѻýs police watchdog has cleared the RCMP of any wrongdoing related to the death of a West Kelowna man on July 20.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. launched an investigation into the West Kelowna RCMP after the manѻýs death. He was reported missing on July 17, one day after being spoken to by RCMP with regards to a police investigation.

ѻýThe police search for the man was extensive,ѻý reads the IIO bulletin.

ѻýThe Chief Civilian Director has reviewed the evidence and determined that the actions or inactions of police were not responsible for the death of the man.ѻý

Another IIO investigation into a Kelowna manѻýs July 25 death after he departed the scene of a car crash on foot remains open.

READ MORE: Police watchdog investigating West Kelowna manѻýs disappearance, death

READ MORE: B.C.ѻýs police watchdog investigating Kelowna RCMPѻýs actions after manѻýs death

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