The officer involved in the death of a Thompson man remains on active duty.

 

Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Officer, Sergeant Bert Paquet has told CHTM that the officer’s status remains unchanged and the officer continues to be on active duty.

 

The RCMP Act allows for the suspension of an officer who is suspected of, or has been found to have violated the Code of Conduct, or a federal or provincial law. 

 

39-year-old Steven Campbell was shot dead during an encounter with the Thompson RCMP officer on November 21^st.  

 

The incident is currently under investigation by the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba. The Unit investigates all serious incidents involving police officers, on or off duty.

 

 

 

 

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