Shayne West (centre) was recently commended for his bravery. (Takla Nation photo) A First Nations man in northern B.C. has been commended for his bravery after assisting RCMP in the arrest of an armed individual at Takla Landing more than two years ago.
On Jan. 29, 2019, the Takla Nation public works staff member helped police with a call requesting assistance near a school where a man was discharging a rifle.
Attempts by police to convince the man to put down the firearm were not successful, and the individual reportedly, in turn, told police to shoot him.
“West’s courage in assisting our members in the apprehension of an armed individual aided in bringing this situation to a successful conclusion,” RCMP Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Strachan said in a release.