A confrontation between the police and a bleeding suspect resulted in the delivery of CPR. Sadly, the injured break-in suspect later died and the case is under investigation by B.C.’s police watchdog.
Deadly police confrontation
The man who was not publicly identified was Tasered after he was found in a Coquitlam home. RCMP stated that the police received several calls about an agitated man attempting to break into homes on Balmoral Drive, including a caller who stated that a homeowner was confronted by someone with a large stick.
The Mounties stated that there were several follow-up calls about someone breaking into a house. A statement from IIO BC stated that officers entered a house to find a severely injured and bleeding man, possibly with life-threatening injuries.
When efforts to de-escalate the situation failed, the officers Tasered him. The Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) appeared to have no effect and there was a physical confrontation between the male and police. The officers managed to take the man into custody without further incident.
The man went into medical distress and emergency responders delivered CPR before he was transported to a healthcare facility. The man was declared dead shortly before midnight.
Life on the line
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that can save lives. If promptly delivered, it significantly improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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LEARN MORE
Learn how to help by enrolling in first aid and CPR class and for more information, check out these sources:
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bleeding-cuts-wounds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment