Family of Indigenous man who died after police interaction says it’s suing the VPD, City
Posted October 17, 2022 10:08 pm.
Last Updated October 17, 2022 10:21 pm.
The family of an Indigenous man who died after being shot with a beanbag gun by Vancouver Police says it’s suing the police department and the City.
Chris Amyotte, 41, died on Aug. 22 near East Hastings Street and Gore Avenue after he went into medical distress and lost conciseness, according to police.
Witnesses said before police arrived, Amyotte had been bear sprayed and ran into a convenience store to get a carton of milk, which is often used to bring relief when someone is pepper sprayed.
In a tweet, Amyotte’s cousin says the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police Department have been notified they’re being sued.
The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police have been notified they are being sued. Shout out to Simon Buck from Buck & Dlab Law for taking this case on. I’m attaching our family’s Go Fund Me page. Anything helps! Megwetch! ❤️
Justice for Chris Amyotte https://t.co/M8DZyj6zxx— LoudThunderbirdWoman (@WilsonS29) October 17, 2022
CityNews reached out to Buck & Dlab Law for comment.
Lawyer Simon Buck said they have agreed to take on the case, but there’s no lawsuit yet. As of Monday afternoon, Buck says they’re working on it.
The Independent Investigations of B.C. has been investigating Amyotte’s death.
