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Fatal Shooting of Woman in Edmonton RCMP Chase Ruled Accidental

AinvestWednesday, Apr 30, 2025 4:19 pm ET
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An RCMP investigation found that a fatal shooting of a 24-year-old woman was an unintended, tragic accident. The incident began with a domestic violence complaint and an hours-long police chase that ended with officers opening fire in a field, killing the woman. The police watchdog cleared the officers of any wrongdoing, stating that the use of force was justified given the dangerous circumstances.

Ask Aime: What happened to the woman during the police chase in Manitoba?

An RCMP investigation has concluded that the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old woman in Penticton, B.C., was an unintended, tragic accident. The incident began with a domestic violence complaint and an hours-long police chase that ended with officers opening fire in a field, resulting in the woman's death. The police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO), cleared the officers of any wrongdoing, stating that the use of force was justified given the dangerous circumstances [2].

The IIO's report, published on April 25, 2025, found that the immediate danger to the officers, without provocation and potentially deadly, meant that there were no reasonable grounds for charging the officers for the shooting. The report noted that the woman, later identified as Matthew Murray, was carrying a knife and yelling and swearing when approached by the officers. Multiple civilian witnesses reported that Murray appeared to be suffering from some sort of hallucination at the time of the incident.

The RCMP were called at 3:13 p.m. by multiple people who reported that Murray was walking along Government Street with a knife. The officer who responded to the call spotted Murray on the sidewalk and, upon exiting his vehicle, Murray moved quickly towards the officer with the knife raised. The officer retreated and drew his pistol, eventually firing multiple rounds at Murray. Despite being taken to the hospital nearby, Murray was declared dead shortly after her arrival.

The IIO's investigation included statements from 23 civilian witnesses, six RCMP witnesses, audio recordings, video recordings from the officer's vehicle dash cameras, CCTV footage from the area, and further forensic examination. The report does not discuss the broader response or whether a different approach, such as involving the local Integrated Crisis Response Team, would have made a difference. Instead, it focuses purely on whether charges were warranted over the officer's use of force.

The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of deadly force by law enforcement and the importance of thorough investigations in determining the appropriate response to dangerous situations. As the RCMP and other law enforcement agencies continue to grapple with these complex issues, the public remains vigilant in monitoring their actions and the outcomes of their investigations.

References:
[1] https://www.oakbaynews.com/news/watchdog-rules-mounties-use-of-deadly-force-justified-in-fatal-bc-shooting-7976165
[2] https://www.charleston-sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1452

Fatal Shooting of Woman in Edmonton RCMP Chase Ruled Accidental

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