October 2, 2024
Standing Hearing for Inquest into the Death of William Weiss
A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of William Weiss, 33, of Winnipeg.
On June 17, 2022, a Winnipeg police officer was conducting a traffic stop that did not involve Weiss. Weiss attacked the officer with a knife and the officer drew his pistol and shot Weiss. Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and Weiss was declared deceased at the Health Sciences Centre.
Under the Fatality Inquiries Act, an inquest has been called by the chief medical examiner. Inquests explore the circumstances and events leading to deaths to find 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 Danny Gunn, inquest counsel, at 204-953-3693 or dgunn@cgsjlaw.com by Monday, Oct. 7.
The standing hearing will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. in courtroom 402 at the Manitoba Law Courts Complex, 408 York Ave., Winnipeg.
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