Man injured in Dawson Creek arrest dies of injuries: IIO

Police are seen outside a 7-Eleven in Dawson Creek on Thursday, June 20. (CJDC-TV)

A man who was seriously hurt while being arrested in Dawson Creek last week has died from his injuries, according to B.C.'s police watchdog, which issued an appeal for specific witnesses to come forward.

The man was arrested around 8 a.m. June 20 outside of the 7-Eleven after what local Mounties described as a struggle that ensued when officers were making arrests after receiving a report of multiple people with weapons.

The man was pronounced dead Friday, an update Monday from the Independent Investigations Office said.

After repeating a general appeal for witnesses, the IIO described several people investigators are looking to speak to. They are, in the IIO's words:

These individuals, as well as anyone else with information or video, are urged to call 1-855-446-8477.

The IIO investigates police-involved incidents that result in death or serious harm, whether or not wrongdoing is alleged.