February 22, 2024
Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of David Rainville
A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of David Rainville of Winnipeg, born Sept. 10, 1982.
The circumstances of death were as follows. On Aug. 27, 2022, following a vehicle pursuit between the Winnipeg Police Service and Rainville, he was shot multiple times by officers. Officers on scene initiated resuscitation and EMS took over upon their arrival. Rainville was brought to Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, where ongoing resuscitative efforts were unsuccessful.
Under the Fatality Inquiries Act, an inquest has been called by the chief medical examiner. Inquests explore the circumstances and events leading to deaths for the purpose of finding out what, if anything, might be done to prevent similar deaths in the future.
Before the inquest begins, the judge will decide who can participate in the process and question witnesses. Individuals and groups may make an application to be granted standing and participate in the inquest. Those interested in applying for standing should contact Katherine Bueti, inquest counsel, at 204-560-5001 or kathy@ssalaw.ca by March 22.
The standing hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on April 5 in courtroom 405 at the Manitoba Law Courts Complex, 408 York Ave., Winnipeg.
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