Date Published: 2024-05-17

Province: Nova Scotia

Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police

On October 21, 2023, the Halifax Regional Police (“HRP”) referred a matter to the SiRT regarding an incident that took place on October 20, 2023, which resulted in the Affected Party (“AP”) sustaining a serious injury. The HRP responded to a call about a person who was wanted for assault with a weapon. Police located the AP in a taxi and conducted a traffic stop. The AP fled on foot and was ultimately struck with a conducted energy weapon (“CEW”/ “taser”). The AP fell face down on the ground and suffered an orbital bone fracture. The SiRT investigation concluded on April 1 7, 2024. The decision summarized in this report is based on evidence collected and analyzed during the investigation, including, but not limited to,…

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