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custody_death · 2019-Q2
custody_death · 2024-Q3
An adolescent died by asphyxiation in a Quebec community after experiencing signs of distress and reporting intimidation at school. The coroner's office made several recommendations to various government agencies and organizations to improve prevention and support measures for suicide, intimidation, and psychological distress in schools.
custody_injury · 2023-Q2
A person died after a hip fracture from a fall in a long-term care facility in a Quebec region. They were taken to the hospital but the fracture was not detected and they were returned to the facility without proper care.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died by asphyxiation in a cell at a courthouse, prompting recommendations for improved cell security and surveillance.
domestic_violence · 2023-Q3
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died by asphyxiation in a detention center a few days after their admission, following an arrest in a context of personal difficulties and substance use. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the evaluation of suicidal risk in a carceral setting.
custody_death · 2023-Q2
custody_death · 2022-Q3
A person died by asphyxiation at their home in a region, after being diagnosed with depressive disorders and experiencing a deterioration of their psychological state. The coroner's office made recommendations to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to improve support for individuals in vulnerable situations.
custody_death · 2023-Q3
A person died from a polyintoxication of usual drugs and undetermined abuse intention in a region. They had a complex mental health issue, a long history of addiction, and had made many incomplete or inadequate care attempts.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from severe pneumonia at a hospital after complications related to an urgent air transfer to a center offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. The coroner's investigation identified several obstacles that delayed the transfer, including a shortage of pilots, unavailability of suitable aircraft, and administrative delays.
vehicle_death · 2023-Q3
firearm_death · 2025-Q3
A person died from a thoracic trauma caused by firearm projectiles in Trois-Rivières. The police intervention occurred in a context of delirium induced by substance consumption, as they were brandishing a weapon and refusing to cooperate despite the use of intermediate weapons.
custody_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from complications related to a prolonged cardiorespiratory arrest in a region. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the surveillance of individuals in police custody and the need to adapt practices to prevent health-related risks.
custody_injury · 2022-Q2
A person died from injuries sustained in a fall from a burning building in Gatineau. The fire, of accidental origin, was caused by an electrical malfunction due to a poorly installed extension cord in their apartment.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q1
Two adolescents died in a car accident after the vehicle they were in crashed into a tree at high speed. The coroner's report highlights concerns about the coordination of interventions between systems to prevent the criminalization of young people.
firearm_death · 2024-Q1
A person died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a rural area. The person had a diagnosed mental health condition and was undergoing psychotherapy, but lacked a safety net to prevent a suicidal crisis.
custody_death · 2025-Q1
An adolescent died by asphyxiation in a Quebec community after experiencing psychological distress and bullying at school. The coroner's report highlights the need for improved prevention, intervention, and support for mental health and suicide in schools.
custody_death · 2024-Q4
An individual with mental health issues died from complications of a self-inflicted abdominal trauma in Montreal. The circumstances surrounding the death raise concerns about the application of Loi P-38 and the lack of support mechanisms for individuals with psychotic disorders who refuse treatment.
vehicle_death · 2024-Q2
A person died in a car collision in a region after attempting an illegal pass in a curve, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle. The coroner's office is recommending increased national concerted operations to enforce traffic laws and prevent similar incidents.
custody_death · 2023-Q4
A person died by asphyxiation in a detention facility. They were in disciplinary confinement at the time of death and were found unresponsive in their cell by an officer. The circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the frequency and rigor of surveillance rounds and the evaluation of suicidal risk after court appearances.