Public hearing called into police beating death of Myles Gray in Vancouver [Video]

B.C.’s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) will be holding a public hearing into how Vancouver police conducted themselves in relation to the death of 33-year-old Myles Gray in 2015.

Gray died after an encounter with officers in a shrouded backyard in Burnaby, B.C., in August 2015. His injuries included ruptured testicles, a broken voice box, a fractured eye socket and widespread bruising.

Seven police officers were accused of abuse of authority and six of neglect of duty, but all seven were cleared earlier this year following an investigation under the Police Act carried out by Delta police Chief Neil Durbord.

In his report, Dubord noted the limitations of his investigation which included few witness testimonies and no cross-examination. Dubord also noted discrepancies and inconsistencies in officers’ statements.

The investigation report was then forwarded to the OPCC for review.

“The alleged misconduct in this case is serious and connected …