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CBC
3 days ago
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- CBC
Police watchdog investigating after death of 2 men in Burlington, Ont.
Social Sharing The provincial police watchdog says it is investigating after the death of two men at a home in Burlington, Ont. early Tuesday morning. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said in a news release Halton police responded to a call at a home on Cornerstone Drive in Burlington. When police arrived the SIU says a 28-year-old man "fled upstairs" where he was found with self-inflicted injuries. "Officers provided life-saving measures and called EMS," the SIU said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man was found dead at the scene, the SIU said. A woman was taken to hospital with "non-serious injuries." Halton police said in a post to X Tuesday morning that the police watchdog "has invoked its mandate" following a call to the area of Cornerstone Drive in Burlington. The SIU told CBC News, in an email this morning, the incident did not involve the discharge of a firearm and "it has been classified as a custody death investigation." Halton police are also conducting a criminal investigation.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Man dies in custody at provincial correctional centre
A man has died while in custody at the Milner Ridge Correctional Centre. (File image) A 50-year-old man has died while in custody at the Milner Ridge Correctional Centre on Friday, according to Manitoba Justice. The death was reported in a media release by Manitoba Justice, though no information on the cause of death was provided. The province said that no additional information about the deceased person would be released for privacy reasons. The death has been reported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Milner Ridge Correctional Centre is a minimum, medium and maximum-security facility located approximately 20 kilometres southwest of Lac du Bonnet.
ABC News
3 days ago
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- ABC News
Queensland coroner to investigate death in custody of woman charged with daughter's murder
Queensland's coroners office will probe the "bizarre" death of Lauren Flanigan, who was under guard in one of the state's most secure prisons. Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre, located at Wacol, accommodates female prisoners accused of the most serious crimes. Ms Flanigan arrived at the centre on Thursday charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter Sophia Rose, who was found with stab wounds at a home in Moore Park Beach on May 26. On Friday night, the 32-year-old was found unresponsive in her cell. She was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital and placed in the intensive care unit, where she died on Sunday night. The ABC understands Ms Flanigan suffered a medical episode while in her cell. "It's just bizarre that someone can be in a police watch house, and then a prison cell, and then be found unresponsive," said Debbie Kilroy, a prisoner advocate and CEO of Sisters Inside. Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber has been contacted for comment. The Coroners Court of Queensland (CCQ) independently investigates reportable deaths, including every death in custody. An inquest would likely consider the circumstances leading up to Ms Flanigan's death, the supervision she was under at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre, and how she died. The coroner could also determine and make findings to prevent similar deaths from occurring. Queensland Police Service has confirmed it will prepare a report for the coroner regarding the deaths of Ms Flanigan and her daughter Sophia Rose. At the time of her death, Ms Flanigan was awaiting her next court date for the alleged murder of her daughter at the family's home, north of Bundaberg. Last week, police said they were in the early stages of their investigation. Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the community wants answers. "I just think our whole community has gone through an incredible emotional rollercoaster," he said.
News.com.au
28-05-2025
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- News.com.au
Major Crime Squad investigate the death of an Aboriginal man in custody following a shoplifting incident at Coles Alice Springs
Senator Lidia Thorpe has demanded answers after a 24-year old Aboriginal man, who lived with a disability under state guardianship, died in custody after a shoplifting incident at Coles in Alice Springs. Police allege the man was 'placing items down the front of (his) clothing' before he was confronted by security guards about 1.10pm on Tuesday. He was allegedly involved in an altercation with security when two police officers arrived and restrained him. Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst told media one of the security guards was assaulted, and two police officers who were in plain clothes at the time in the supermarket rendered assistance to the security guards. 'The male behaved rather aggressively and was placed onto the ground by those police officers, he was later identified as losing consciousness,' he said. Police said in a statement the man stopped breathing and officers performed CPR until paramedics arrived. He was rushed to the Alice Springs Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2.20pm. Major Crime Squad detectives travelled to Alice Springs to investigate the man's death and police will prepare a report for the Coroner. The assistant commissioner told ABC Alice Springs the man, known to police, was living in Alice Springs but had come from a remote community in Central Australia. He said the man's family had been contacted by police. There have been 593 Aboriginal deaths in custody since the Royal Commission handed down its report in 1991. Senator Thorpe said this was not an isolated tragedy but a brutal pattern where Aboriginal people died at the hands of authorities. 'For decades, our people have called for an end to this violence — for justice, accountability, and care instead of cruelty. But still, our voices are ignored,' she said. The senator said the 24-year old man lived with a disability and was hungry and needed care when the incident took place. 'My heart is with Warlpiri mob, the Yuendumu community, and all those grieving the shocking death in custody of a young Aboriginal man in Mparntwe yesterday, who died while being restrained by police inside a supermarket,' she said.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Nurse working for Thames Valley Police charged over custody death
A former nurse, who was working with Thames Valley Police, has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in follows an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the death of William Cameron, 38, after he was taken into custody at Loddon Valley Police Station, near Reading, in Cregg, 35, who worked for Mountain Healthcare - a procured service provider for the force - has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and a further charge under section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 1 July. Mr Cameron had been arrested and taken into custody on 8 January 2020 and died later that day in IOPC investigation began the same day and concluded in March 2021. That month, it said it sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consider potential criminal charges."Following the referral, we received requests from the CPS for further material to assist with its decision-making," it McHaffie, head of the CPS special crime division, said: "It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."A police sergeant, who was also referred to the CPS, will not face charges, the IOPC Thames Valley Police and Mountain Healthcare have been approached for comment. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
