Investigation unit seeks witnesses in Haki Sefa death, police shooting

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is looking for witnesses to the police-involvedshooting Sunday that leftHakiSefa dead.

The IIU is asking witnesses and other individuals who may have information to contact them toll-free at1-844-667-6060.

Since this is an ongoing matter, no further details about the incident or the investigation will be provided, the IIU stated in a news release.

The IIU investigates all serious incidents involving police officers in Manitoba.

Sefa, 44, was driving a van that was stopped by police northeast of Winnipegnear the intersection of Highway 59 andKirknessRoad at 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Zane Tessler, director of the IIU, has said a weapon that didn't belong to police was found at the scenebut he could not confirm whether it had been fired. He alsosaid emergency medical services were provided to Sefa, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Winnipeg Police Association president Maurice Sabourinhassaid 12 officers are being investigated in connection with the shooting.The officers are receiving counselling and support, which is standard when they are involved in a traumatic incident.

No police officers were injured in the incident.

Family members told CBC News thatSefawas depressed and suicidal in the lead-up to Sunday's events.