Montreal police have officially transferred an investigation to Quebec's police watchdog following an incident where officers shot a man in his 20s during an operation early Saturday morning. The shooting took place at approximately 1:40 a.m. in the Sud-Ouest borough of Montreal.

According to Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc, the injured man was shot in the upper body and subsequently transported to a hospital. Fortunately, his injuries have been described as non-life-threatening. However, further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been disclosed by the police.

In line with standard procedures for incidents involving police use of firearms, the investigation has been handed over to the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI), or the Independent Investigations Bureau of Quebec. This body is responsible for examining all cases where a civilian is either killed or sustains serious injuries due to the use of a firearm by police officers during their operations or while in custody.

In addition to the BEI's ongoing investigation, Dubuc revealed that Quebec provincial police are conducting a separate inquiry into the incident. This investigation is not related to the police conduct during the shooting but seeks to gather more context about the broader situation.

The incident has raised questions around police accountability and the measures taken in operations involving potentially dangerous situations. As determined by BEI protocols, their investigation will take considerable time, emphasizing the need for thoroughness in assessing the events that transpired leading up to the officer-involved shooting.

As the situation unfolds, community members as well as external stakeholders are closely monitoring both the findings of the BEI and the findings from the Quebec provincial police investigation. Overall, the complexity and seriousness of police-involved shootings necessitate detailed scrutiny and transparency to ensure public trust and accountability in law enforcement practices.

This event has added to the ongoing discussions about police practices, accountability measures, and the importance of independent oversight in incidents involving use of force by law enforcement authorities.