Coroner’s inquest ordered into police-involved death of Chase de Balinhard
An inquest has been called into the fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Chase de Balinhard, the B.C. Coroners Service announced Monday.
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His death has exposed troubling gaps in how our institutions respond to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
CTV News reporter Regan Hasegawa’s multi-part investigative series pieces together what really happened that day, through emotional family interviews, eyewitness accounts, and months of pressing public agencies for transparency.
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Chase De Balinhard Videos
B.C. confirms autism awareness training for policeOpens in new window
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B.C.'s police watchdog clears officers in shooting of teenOpens in new window
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Haunted house pays tribute to Chase De BalinhardOpens in new window
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Parents of B.C. teen shot by police call for coroner’s inquestOpens in new window
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Calls to improve policing of neurodivergent peopleOpens in new window
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Teen's death puts police training in spotlightOpens in new window
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Experts weigh in on lethal force against 15-year-oldOpens in new window
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The death of Chase de BalinhardOpens in new window
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About the Author
Regan Hasegawa is a reporter and anchor at CTV News Vancouver.
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