UPDATE: 5:19 p.m.
Police are releasing more information on the officer involved shooting in Kelowna, this past Wednesday.
According to Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, the event unfolded the day before the shooting on Jan. 22 just after 8 a.m., when police responded to a road rage incident that involved the report of an alleged assault with pepper spray.
“That motorist and his passenger, who locked their doors and rolled up their windows, managed to escape with minor injuries only related to the slight exposure to the chemical spray,” stated O’Donaghey.
The following day plain clothes officers sought the added support of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team to arrest the suspect, who was taken into police custody outside the CIBC along the 2100 block of Harvey Avenue.
John Michael Aronson of Kelowna has now been formally charged with seven counts, including assault, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police and drive while disqualified. Aronson is in custody awaiting his first court appearance.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with any information, photos, or video about incidents which occurred prior to Jan. 23 are encouraged to contact police.
The IIO BC is continuing their investigation to determine whether police actions or inactions are linked to the man’s injuries that occurred during the arrest.
O’Donaghey did not comment on whether or not the man was shot or his injuries.
It’s alleged Aronson tried to flee from police back in 2018, as officers attempted to arrest him.
Man shot by police during arrest in Kelowna
Dozens of uniformed and plain-clothed officers and canine units were searching the area, after reports of the shooting.
The CIBC parking lot was temporarily closed when police were on scene.
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