Quebec police officer who killed teen holding weapon says he feared for safety
The provincial police officer who shot and killed a Quebec teenager who was holding an air pistol says the young man posed a clear danger to officers.that a fellow officer repeatedly asked the teen to put down the weapon, adding that there was no sign the situation would de-escalate.
The interaction between Fairholm, 17, and officers in the early morning of July 25, 2018, lasted a little over one minute before Desruisseaux shot the teenager in the head in the parking lot of an abandoned restaurant in
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sergeant says slain Quebec teenager holding air pistol was perceived as threat | Globalnews.caSgt. Wallace McGovern says he asked the teenager in English several times to drop a weapon, which police discovered later was an air pistol.
Read more »
Water safety experts in Quebec ‘very concerned’ as summer looms | Globalnews.caQuebec health-care and swimming experts are urging caution after a deadly weekend in the province, including where a four-year-old boy died involving a backyard pool.
Read more »
Cases are on the rise at youth protection centres across Quebec - Montreal | Globalnews.caIn the West Island alone, there was a 16 per cent increase in cases reported to the Batshaw Youth and Family Centres in 2021-22 compared to the year prior.
Read more »
Tributes pour in as Global Kingston sportscaster Doug Jeffries retires after 46 years - Kingston | Globalnews.caVeteran Global Kingston sports broadcaster Doug Jeffries retires from a 46-year career in broadcasting, completing his final sportscast on Wednesday, June 15.
Read more »