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Saskatchewan Man Wanted for Robbery Killed in RCMP Standoff

Police watchdog investigates after Joseph Desjarlais is shot dead following a high-speed chase.

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Saskatchewan's police watchdog is investigating the shooting death of a man facing several arrest warrants for robbery. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Saskatchewan's police watchdog is investigating the shooting death of a man facing several arrest warrants for robbery. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • Saskatchewan’s police watchdog is probing the shooting death of Joseph 'Joey' Desjarlais, who faced multiple robbery warrants.
  • Desjarlais was wanted for the robbery of two businesses and a home.
  • RCMP officers engaged in a high-speed chase with Desjarlais, who was driving a stolen van from a school on Fishing Lake First Nation.
  • Desjarlais was found dead inside the van after officers fired shots to stop the vehicle.
  • The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team is reviewing the RCMP's actions and Desjarlais's death.