Charlie Lake, B.C.  The Independent  Investigations Office has  arrived on scene in Ft. St. John, to  investigate  the actions  which led to the  death of a suspect  in  a standoff with Police in Charlie Lake.

The IIO has confirmed the suspect died of a gunshot wound, however,  it is not clear if  he took his own life, or if his death was  connected to actions by the  officers involved.

The eleven hour incident  started  as a report of a domestic dispute at a Charlie Lake  residence.  The incident ended when  officers from the RCMP North District Emergency Response Team (ERT) entered the residence late last evening and located a deceased man inside the home. RCMP ERT officers also located a 2 year old child inside the home.  The child was not  harmed.

Four  IIO investigators arrived in Ft. St. John this morning  and will  advise later today if they believe the man’s death   warrants further  investigation by their office.