Police responding to unfolding incident on Bowen Island

FILE - An RCMP cruiser. (CityNews image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted June 4, 2026 12:12 pm.

The RCMP says its Emergency Response Team is on the scene of an unfolding police incident on Bowen Island.

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Mounties say the situation is in relation to an ongoing investigation.

“We recognize the significant police presence may be concerning,” said BC RCMP Sgt. Vanessa Munn.

“However, the situation is contained to a single residence.”

This is a developing story.

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