Twenty-six-year-old Dilbag “Dylan” Hothi has been identified as the suspended Surrey Police Service (SPS) officer who allegedly killed himself with RCMP officers present in Langley, British Columbia, on February 8, 2023.
Hothi had been arrested on August 16, 2022, for alleged breach of trust. The investigation was being headed by the RCMP. Business in Vancouver reports that “detectives were probing whether a police officer provided information to someone associated with a gang.” Ron MacDonald, head of the Independent Investigations Office (IIO), has only said that the incident “may be linked to criminal allegations against Hothi.”
Hothi had one year of experience with the RCMP before joining the SPS. He had previously served in the military. SPS Media Liaison Ian MacDonald says, “The SPS recruiting, interviewing and vetting process is thorough and rigorous.”
It has not been said whether a recent risk assessment had been done on officer Hothi, to ascertain any safety concerns. It has also not been said how he gained access to a weapon. SPS claim he did not have access to his service weapon.
The shooting occurred at The Range Langley, a large indoor shooting range. On their website they claim they employ police and military members.
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