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CBC
25-04-2025
- CBC
Police on Haida Gwaii arrest man in suspected hit-and-run homicide
Police on Haida Gwaii have made an arrest in what police believe was a targeted hit-and-run on the afternoon of April 22. The victim, Luke Pearson, was struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of Front Street in Skidegate and died later of his injuries. A 32-year-old Skidegate man has been arrested, according to Daajing Giids RCMP. Pearson, who was Haida, was identified as kind, generous and caring in a statement released by the Council of the Haida Nation. The statement urges residents to offer support to Pearson's family and to share information with police. The Skidegate Band Council imposed a curfew on all Skidegate Indian Reserves from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the day Pearson was killed, citing an "emergency situation." In the time between the crash and the arrest, community members took to social media, questioning the RCMP's handling of the case. In a statement, Daajing Giids RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Chris Manseau says at no time did police feel there was a greater risk to the community.
Global News
25-04-2025
- Global News
Man arrested after pedestrian struck and killed in ‘targeted attack' on Haida Gwaii
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in the alleged 'targeted' killing of a Haida Gwaii man in a vehicle collision. Daajing Giids RCMP said the victim, a pedestrian, was struck shortly after 1 p.m. on April 22 in the 200 block of Front Street in Skidegate, and later died of his injuries. 'From the outset of this collision this was investigated as a targeted attack, and at no time did the Daajing Giids RCMP feel there was a risk to the greater community or its members,' Daajing Giids RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Chris Manseau said in a media release. The Council of the Haida Nation identified the victim as Luke Pearson. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'At this time, please focus on supporting the family and one another while remembering all of the goodness of Luke,' the council said in a community update. Story continues below advertisement 'To all who knew Luke, he was a kind, generous, caring and innocent Haida man.' 0:41 Strange photos of tidelines on beach in Skidegate is talk of town The council added it was in 'full support' of the RCMP investigation and receiving regular updates. The RCMP also pushed back against 'social media posts questioning the investigation's timeline.' Manseau said officers have been working 'round the clock' on the case to collect evidence and speak with witnesses. 'While an arrest is certainly a milestone in any investigation, charge approval is always the ultimate goal,' he said. 'It's important that we take the time we need to ensure a successful prosecution.' Anyone with information or relevant video footage is asked to contact Daajing Giids RCMP at 250-559-4421.
