Inquest into death of Resolute Bay man underway
Silas Ulayuruluk died on Nov. 28, 2016
An inquest into the death of a Resolute Bay man on Nov. 28, 2016, is underway in the community. (File photo)
(Updated, 2 p.m.)
An inquest into the death of a Resolute Bay man began in the community yesterday, on Wednesday, March 12.
Silas Ulayuruluk was 46 years old when he died following a prolonged standoff with RCMP on Nov. 28, 2016.
“The purpose of this inquest is to explore the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Silas Ulayuruluk who died on November 28, 2016 … and to consider recommendations to prevent death in similar circumstances,” states a notice from the office of the chief coroner of Nunavut.
Inquests are fact-finding hearings held to find the time, manner, cause and circumstances surrounding a death.
Inquests do not lay blame or find guilt.
“The inquest will be led by the Coroner’s Counsel Mr. Sheldon Toner and presided over by Nunavut’s Chief Coroner Ms. Elizabeth Copland,” the notice said.
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