Investigation
CBRP Teen Death After Police Pursuit
Date Published: 2017-06-28
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Cape Breton Regional Police
Summary
On January 1, 2017, SiRT received a call from the Cape Breton Regional Police (CBRP). They reported the discovery of the body of a 15- year-old male, the Affected Person (AP). He was found that day on the ocean’s shore in Sydney Mines. The boy was last seen late on December 28, 2016when he was at a gathering at a home on Peck Street in Sydney Mines. Police were called to the home after an incident where “bear spray” was discharged at individuals in the home. Upon police arrival, two officers observed AP running from those officers. Because of that information the matter was referred to SiRT to investigate what interaction, if any, police may have had with AP prior to his death. SiRT assumed responsibility for the investigation on January 1, 2017. The investigation was substantially completed in March of 2017, but awaited the receipt of the Medical Examiners report prior to conclusion. That report was received in mid- May, and the investigat ion was completed May 16, 2017. During…