Front Page: September 28

Man named in RCMP shooting

Angie Mindus

Cariboo Advisor

RCMP have released the name of the young man who died following a police-involved incident at Nimpo Lake last weekend as that of 24-year-old Justin Zinser of Williams Lake.

“Mr. Zinser’s family has been notified and are understandably deeply grieved by the loss of their loved one,” states a media release from the Delta Police Department, who are conducting an independent review of the incident.

Preliminary reports indicate that Zinser was armed and approached officers following a complaint of a domestic dispute in the area.

According to the news release, on Saturday, Sept. 24, the RCMP received a report of a domestic dispute in which an assault had occurred.

Officers responded to investigate the incident believing the suspect was armed, and, according to the Delta police, the officers repositioned their location and maintained a safe distance as they awaited backup. 

  

“Prior to additional officers arriving, the armed male approached the officers on foot. The officers engaged him and ultimately shot(s) were fired and the male succumbed to his injuries,” state police.

Delta police officers have been on scene at Nimpo Lake conducting numerous interviews, scene examination and seizing exhibits in an effort to determine the circumstances that lead to the encounter that resulted in the death of Zinser. 

An autopsy was scheduled yesterday in Vancouver.