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VPD Officers Could Have De-Escalated Encounter Ending in Myles Gray’s Death, Expert Says

  • A police use-of-force expert testified that Vancouver police missed chances to de-escalate their 2015 encounter with Myles Gray, which ended in his death.
  • Myles Gray suffered severe injuries, including a fractured eye socket and a crushed voice box, during a violent arrest.
  • The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner investigated seven Vancouver police officers involved, who were cleared of misconduct in 2024.
  • Expert Michael Massine stated officers should have initiated conversation and assessed the situation before quickly resorting to force.
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VPD officers could have de-escalated encounter ending in Myles Gray's death: expert

VANCOUVER — A police use-of-force expert has told a public hearing that Vancouver police officers missed opportunities to de-escalate their encounter with Myles Gray that ended with his death in 2015, and that they showed a complete lack of awarene

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VPD officers could have de-escalated encounter ending in Myles Gray’s death: expert

VANCOUVER - A police use-of-force expert has told a public hearing that Vancouver police officers missed opportunities to de-escalate their encounter with Myles Gray that ended with his death in

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The Toronto Star broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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