Edmonton Police sued after officer allegedly kicks Indigenous youth in the head
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220011
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Edmonton Police sued after officer allegedly kicks Indigenous youth in the head
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December 9, 2020
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At about 4:15 a.m. officers responded to a trouble not known call at a home in the area of 62 Avenue and 178 Street with reports that a fight involving a weapon was taking place inside. During the search, police asked Pacey Dumas and his brother Blair, who is a year older, to step outside. Both complied. Blair was placed in handcuffs, while Pacey was ordered laid face down on the sidewalk with his hands out. “Suddenly and without warning (Todd; the officer) moved swiftly to Pacey and while in motion kicked Pacey in the right side of his head with such force Pacey was immediately rendered unconscious and bleeding,” After the alleged assault, Pacey was “dragged” by two unknown officers to a spot two houses away. It claims none of the officers who attended the scene gave Pacey medical attention.
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Non-eyewitness, based on documentation
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Edmonton
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Callingwood South
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Head Injury
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Mental health (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety)
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Booted foot
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Physical violence
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Man
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First Nations, Inuit and Metis
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Edmonton Police Service
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Man
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White
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As of November 2021, investigation still ongoing. Officer still employed “but is not currently in front line patrol.”
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Lawsuits filed by victim, victim's brother, and victim's mother in November 2021, no trial dates set.
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Research team
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From published source
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March 30, 2022
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