First Montreal police killing of 2012 raises serious concerns
Submitted on January 10, 2012
Groups condemn police actions, call for independent inquiry and better resources for city's homeless
The first fatal police shooting of the year in Montreal is raising questions and criticisms about how the incident is being investigated, the training afforded to police officers in dealing with the city's homeless population, and the amount of services provided for people living on the streets or in transition - especially those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
