B.C. RCMP officer receives absolute discharge for assault of suspect
A former Prince George Mountie was given an absolute discharge Monday for assaulting a handcuffed suspect in a burst of anger following a tense chase and an exchange of gunfire that left him fearing for his colleagues lives.
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![RCMP say the car fled a traffic stop and rammed an RCMP cruiser. Shots were fired at officers before the occupants were arrested, according to police. One of the officers involved in the arrest has been charged with assault. A black car with extensive side door damage and an RCMP cruiser with a mangled front bumper are seen in close proximity.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6944021.1692733757!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/rcmp-car-rammed-by-fleeing-suspects-aug-22-2022.jpeg)
A former Prince George Mountie was given an absolute discharge Monday for assaulting a handcuffed suspect in a burst of anger following a tense chase and an exchange of gunfire that left him fearing for his colleagues lives.