The inquiry investigating the 2020 mass shooting found two key witnesses who are of particular interest due to their close relationship to the killer
The inquiry into the worst mass shooting in Canada has been given far-reaching powers to probe every aspect of the tragedy and compel even the most reluctant witnesses to testify. But there’s one obstacle it cannot overcome: an international border.
Mr. Conlogue also allowed the gunman to use his home in Houlton to collect parts delivered for the replica RCMP patrol car he would later use in his rampage. Mr. Conlogue told the inquiry’s investigators that he didn’t open the packages, and stored them at his house until the gunman, who had his own key, picked them up on his frequent visits.
“The Commission’s ability to subpoena extends only to witnesses within Canada, which means we cannot compel witnesses to testify before us from outside the country. That said, our investigation into what happened continues and we are working to hear from those who may have information, including those in the United States,” Emily Hill, senior commission counsel, said in a statement.
“The practical problem is where they live, which is not in Canada. We’ve been advised the effort to reach them is underway, but I guess we’re taking it on faith that there’s been a meaningful effort to try to secure additional information.” While his relationship with the gunman was very close, Mr. Conlogue denied allegations put to him by an RCMP investigator that it was sexual in nature. Some time before his rampage, the gunman told his U.S. friend he was going to leave something for him in his will, according to an interview transcript provided by the inquiry.
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