Last Thursday, September 19, A Colombian woman identified as Vanessa Rentería Valencia, 37, died in confusing eventsfollowing a police operation in the city of Surrey, Canada.
The police arrived at the woman’s home after an emergency call. | Foto: Getty Images
Upon entering, the authorities found the woman inside a room that He was holding a firearm and pointing it at a minor. There were also two other adults in this apartment who were safely evacuated by police forces.
How would the death have occurred?
During the deterrence procedure, an officer fired his weapon at the Colombian woman, causing a fatal injury that ended his life.
In this regard, The British Columbia Independent Investigations Office will take appropriate action in order to identify the details of the incident, as well as to determine whether there was disproportionate use of force by police officers and whether they complied with the protocols established for this type of incident.
Investigations indicate that Vanessa Rentería was born in the municipality of Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca. She had been residing in Canadian territory since 2021. and was the mother of a one year and eight month old girl.
This fact has caused a stir in CanadaFor this reason, residents of the residential area where the death of the Colombian woman occurred are asking the authorities to clarify what happened.
The investigation is expected to shed light on what happened. | Foto: Getty Images / Tetra Images