The BC Coroners Service confirms it is investigating the death of Peter DeGroot.

Mr. DeGroot, aged 45, of Slocan, died following a police shooting in the Slocan area on Oct. 13, 2014.

Mr. DeGroot was shot following an encounter with two RCMP Emergency Response Team members which occurred about 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2014, at a remote cabin in the Slocan area. He was deceased at the scene.

The RCMP had named Mr. DeGroot as the person for whom they were searching in the area since Oct. 9, 2014.

The BC Coroners Service investigates the circumstances of all sudden and unexpected deaths in the province to establish the facts for the public record, and to determine whether there are recommendations that may be made to prevent future deaths in similar circumstances.

Media Contacts:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9253