The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a police shooting in Victoria on Nov. 1, 2014.

He is Rhett Patrick Victor Mutch, aged 20, of Victoria.

Mr. Mutch was shot following an encounter with Victoria City Police which occurred shortly after 11 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2014, in a residence in the 200-block Dallas Road.

Mr. Mutch was moved from the scene to an ambulance but died before he could be transported to hospital.

The BC Coroners Service and the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Mutch has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

On behalf of the family, the Coroners Service is making public a photo of Mr. Mutch. It may be found at http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/coroners/reports/docs/2014-0380-0006.htm. The family will not be making a statement at this time and appreciates the media respecting their need to grieve.

Media Contacts:

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