VANCOUVER — The family of a man who died in custody last week after Vancouver police used a beanbag shotgun is calling for a public inquest and systemic…
Samantha Wilson told a news conference Thursday that her cousin, Chris Amyotte, died after being shot six times with the beanbag gun, highlighting a need for better police tactics.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Wilson told reporters they were no longer angry and were instead seeking answers about his death. “I’d like the Vancouver Police Department to take this as my plea I’d like the IIO to take this as my plea to hold the officers involved accountable.”Article content
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