Man dead in officer-involved shooting in Niverville, RCMP investigating multiple scenes

Officers with the Manitoba RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service are on scene of an officer-involved shooting in Niverville on Wednesday morning.

Officers with the Manitoba RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service are on scene of an officer-involved shooting in Niverville on Wednesday morning.

According to the RCMP, one man is dead in relation to this incident.

Mounties note police have been in the area of Drovers Run since 3 a.m. The area will be blocked off for much of the day.

Images from the scene show multiple RCMP officers surrounding a truck in the parking lot of a gas station and Tim Hortons restaurant.

Myron Dyck, the mayor of Niverville, said he doesn't know much else beyond what RCMP has shared, but added he was sad seeing the news Wednesday morning.

"My heart goes to both sides of the incident, to the emergency services side that deals with stressful situations like this, and also to the other side, both have families that they love and love them," said Dyck.

He said he is thankful for the RCMP and the work they do, as well as the people of Niverville for their understanding and patience during this incident.