Coroner's Inquest into Everett Patrick's Death

0:00It's March 31st. Vancouver News. Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. A coroner's inquest just kicked off in Burnaby, British Columbia into the death of Everd Riley Patrick, a 42-year-old man from Lake Babie. Nation. He passed away in hospital on April 20th, 2020, eight days after Prince George RCMP arrested him for a break-in at a sporting goods. Store downtown. Police responded that morning on April 12th, deploying tear gas in a service dog during the takedown. Patrick hit the ground hard, got medically cleared at a hospital, but back at the detachment, he fell several times, ended up in his cell, and went. And to medical distress from a brain bleed caused by blunt force trauma. His wife shared emotional testimony on the first day, painting him as a devoted father of six and proud grandfather who always checked in on his, family. They grew up together, both dealing with the lasting effects of residential schools through their parents,

1:01and he had time in foster care, too. It's hit. The family hard, leaving them desperate for clear answers. The inquest, led by coroner Carolyn Maxwell, and a five-person jury, is hearing from family, medical staff, and officers to piece together the facts. No charges came against the police back then, and this probe is fact-finding only, aimed at recommendations to stop similar tragedies. As witnesses keep testifying over the coming days, folks are watching closely for any steps forward and building trust around these custody cases.