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CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
Police watchdog investigating man's death after arrest in Burnaby, B.C.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. responds to a scene in an undated file photo. British Columbia's police oversight agency is investigating after a man who was being taken into police custody in Burnaby went into medical distress and later died. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is now seeking witnesses to the July 4 arrest. The police watchdog says it was notified of the death later that day. Information provided by the Burnaby RCMP indicates officers received a 911 call about a man creating a disturbance and possibly suffering a mental health crisis shortly after 4:30 p.m. Mounties responded to the 7000 block of Hillview Street in a residential neighbourhood next to Burnaby Lake Regional Park, where they located the man outside a home. 'During the interaction, the man went into medical distress and officers provided aid,' the IIO said in a news release Tuesday. 'He was then taken to the hospital but later died.' The police oversight agency says it is investigating whether there is a connection between the man's death and the action or inaction of the officers. 'At the conclusion of the investigation, the chief civilian director will also consider whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that an offence may have occurred,' the news release said. Anyone with information or video related to the incident is urged to call the IIO witness line at 1-855-446-8477 or contact the agency via the website. The oversight agency investigates all police-related incidents that result in serious harm or death in B.C., whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing by police.
CBC
23-06-2025
- CBC
Man charged after senior found in distress in public transit vehicle
A man is facing charges after an 81-year-old man was found in distress inside a public transit service vehicle. East Hants District RCMP say the 81-year-old was picked up outside a residence by a public transit vehicle on June 11 at 3:30 p.m. That evening, around 10:40 p.m., police received a call reporting the man missing. Just before 11 p.m., the senior was found alone inside the vehicle and was in medical distress. Paramedics took him to the hospital. A 64-year-old man from Stanley was charged on Thursday with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and failure to provide the necessities of life.
CTV News
23-06-2025
- CTV News
N.S. man charged with criminal negligence after senior left for hours in mobility van
Donald McKeen and his wife during his recent visit with their daughter. (Source: Kristen Giles) A man has been charged with criminal negligence after a Nova Scotia senior was left alone in a mobility van for several hours earlier this month. East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a missing 81-year-old man around 10:40 p.m. on June 11. Police learned the man was last seen at 3:30 p.m. when he was picked up by a public transit service outside a home. The man was found in a public transit service vehicle just before 11 p.m. Police say the man, who was the only person inside the vehicle, was found in medical distress and taken to hospital. On Thursday, 64-year-old George Morrison of Stanley, N.S., was charged with causing bodily harm by criminal negligence and failure to provide necessities. Morrison is due to appear in Shubenacadie provincial court on Aug. 25. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
18-06-2025
- CTV News
Beltline death determined to not be suspicious: Calgary police
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, police were called to the 1100 block of 12 Avenue S.W. for reports of a woman in medical distress. Calgary police say the death of woman in the Beltline last weekend has been determined to be non-criminal. Emergency crews were called to the 1100 block of 12 Avenue S.W. at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a woman in medical distress. She was transported to hospital where she later died. Police said Wednesday an autopsy has determined the death was not suspicious. As the death isn't criminal in nature, police won't be releasing any further details.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
N.S. RCMP investigating possible negligence after 81-year-old reported missing
An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating an incident of possible negligence after an 81-year-old man was reported missing in Elmsdale. East Hants District RCMP responded to the report around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday. 'Officers learned the man was last seen at 3:30 p.m. when he was picked up outside a residence by a public transit service,' reads a news release from the RCMP. Police say the man was located just before 11 p.m. in a public transit service vehicle. The man was alone in the vehicle and was found in medical distress, according to police. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. 'Investigators have spoken with a number of individuals, seized items and collected significant information in support of the ongoing investigation,' reads the release. The investigation is ongoing. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
