Released on November 22, 2002
An inquest into the death of Vernon Crowe will take place February 17th to28th, 2003, at 9:30 am in a Regina location to be announced at a later
date.
On July 10th, 2001, an ambulance was summoned to downtown Regina to attend
to Crowe, age 32, who was suffering an apparent seizure. Crowe became
quite agitated in the ambulance and police assistance was requested.
Various measures were used to attempt to subdue Crowe, including the use of
pepper spray. Crowe was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead on
arrival.
The inquest has been ordered by the Chief Coroner for Saskatchewan.
Inquests are open to the public. Evidence is given before a six-person
jury, summoned at random. In addition to establishing when and where the
death occurred and the medical cause of death, the coroner's jury may make
recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future.
The presiding coroner will be Hugh Harradence of Prince Albert.
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For more information, contact:
Dr. John Nyssen
Chief Coroner
Justice
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5541