Come forward: Family of Hesquiaht man killed on Vancouver Island calls for justice – BC [Video]

The family of a Hesquiaht man killed on Vancouver Island are speaking out, alleging they believe people other than the man charged in his death were also involved.

Twenty-four-year-old Patrick Charleson III, known to many by the nickname “He-Man,” was shot dead while visiting the Ditidaht First Nation west of Cowichan Lake in September.

Derian Tate has been charged with first-degree murder in his death.

“I’ve never felt pain like this in my life,” Charleson’s grandmother Marilyn Lucas said. “He was my oldest grandson.”

Supporters described Charleson as a caring person who took pride in teaching his 10 siblings how to hunt, fish and contribute to their community.

“He was my pal, my right-hand man, always with me,” his father, Patrick Charleson III said.

“I really miss him, because he was such an awesome young man, …