The Winnipeg, Manitoba, police chief on Monday said the Native community should be involved in the investigation into the shooting death of a Native teen.

Chief Jack Ewatski said a Native police officer will sit in on the investigation and he invited the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to monitor the probe. But a Native leader said the offer isn't enough because "Police cannot investigate themselves."

The comments came a week after 18-year-old Matthew Dumas was shot by a police officer. The teen was allegedly a suspect in a robbery. He was shot at least twice after police said he was carrying a weapon and refused arrest.

Dumas' funeral was held last Friday. More than 200 people attended.

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