SUBSCRIBE: Missing news on social media? Subscribe to CHAT News Today's DAILY newsletter and stay up to date with your city.

Quebec police watchdog probes death of man after he fled police on foot at casino

Jun 21, 2018 | 10:00 AM

GATINEAU, Que. — Quebec’s police watchdog has opened an investigation into the death of a 28-year-old man who was struck by a car after he allegedly fled police on foot in Gatineau, Que.

The independent investigations bureau said a call was placed to police today regarding a man who was allegedly trying to break into vehicles in the parking lot of the Lac-Leamy casino.

A lone officer arrived and spotted a man who fit the description of the suspect.

The officer got out of his car and approached the suspect, who fled on foot.