The man injured in a police involved shooting at a CIBC parking lot in Kelowna is currently being held in a medical unit, and confined to a wheelchair.
John Michael Aronson of Kelowna is facing 18 criminal charges, including assault, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police and driving while disqualified. In court Thursday, plans to schedule a bail hearing started to come together and the lawyer representing Aronson said that special arrangements will have to made to accommodate his condition.
The bail hearing should be scheduled some time this week.
According to Cpl. Jesse Osa国际传媒橠onaghey, RCMP responded to a road rage incident Jan. 22 that involved the report of an alleged assault with pepper spray.
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The following day plain clothes officers sought the added support of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team to arrest Aronson. He was found outside the CIBC along the 2100 block of Harvey Avenue.
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The IIO BC is continuing their investigation to determine whether police actions or inactions are linked to the injuries Aronson incurred during the arrest.
Osa国际传媒橠onaghey did not comment on whether or not the man was shot or his injuries.
Itsa国际传媒檚 alleged Aronson tried to flee from police back in 2018, as officers attempted to arrest him.
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