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SiRT investigates after man dies in police custody in Bedford

A 37-year-old man died in police custody after experiencing a mental health episode, as reported by Halifax Regional Police.
The man became aggressive, which led to police using a Taser, according to the Serious Incident Response Team.
Life-Saving efforts, including naloxone administration, were conducted after his health deteriorated, as stated by Halifax police.
This incident has prompted an investigation by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service and the Serious Incident Response Team.

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CBC News

Man, 37, dead after being Tasered by Halifax police; 2nd similar incident in a week

Nova Scotia's police watchdog is investigating after the death of a second person Tasered by Halifax police in less than a week.

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Global News

Man in Bedford, N.S. dies in police custody during service call

A Halifax man died after he was taken into custody Friday night for what police described as a mental health episode. The provincial police watchdog is investigating.

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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City News

SiRT investigates after man dies in police custody in Bedford

A man has died in police custody following a call for service in Bedford Friday night. Police responded to the 70 block Farringdon Way around 10:20 p.m. Feb. 28 to find a 37-year-old man who they believed to be having a mental health crisis. A statement from police says the man became aggressive and a […]

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CTV News

Man dies in Halifax police custody; second death in a week

For the second time in one week, a man has died in Halifax Regional Police (HRP) custody.

2 days ago·Canada

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aboutregional.com.au

Man died after allegedly firing gun in front of police near Tumut

An investigation is underway into how a man died after he allegedly fired a gun in a car in front of police officers in the Snowy Mountains. A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Wee Jasper Road at Bombowlee, a rural locality just north of Tumut, over a concern for welfare at […]

5 hours ago·Deakin, Australia

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anarchistfederation.net

Man (37) in Crisis Dies in Halifax Police Custody After Being Tased (February 28, 2025)

A 37-year-old man in crisis died in Halifax Regional Police (HRP) custody after being tased on February 28, 2025. It is reported that police responded to a service call in Bedford, Nova Scotia, regarding a person “experiencing a mental health...

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