Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a 28-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle during a pursuit involving Gatineau Police at the Casino Lac Leamy.
Gatineau Police responded to a call at about 1:20 a.m. Thursday morning about a man allegedly attempting to break into vehicles in the casino parking lot.
BEI Quebec says an officer responding to the call noticed a man matching the description of the suspect. The officer attempted to stop the suspect, but he fled the scene on foot.
BEI Quebec says during the foot pursuit, the suspect was struck by a vehicle.
The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later died.
Gatineau Police did not comment on the investigation.