Police commission announces 3rd-party review into EPS handling of Chinatown suspect's release
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An independent third-party review will probe the circumstances leading to the arrival of the man accused of murdering two men in Chinatown in May despite him having court-ordered conditions not to be in Edmonton.
An independent third-party review will probe the circumstances leading to the arrival of the man accused of murdering two men in Chinatown in May despite him having court-ordered conditions not to be in Edmonton.
After "careful consideration," the Edmonton Police Commission (EPC) announced the investigation Monday evening to help assess if there are any lessons to be learned after Justin Bone, 36, was dropped off in Edmonton three days before the killings.
Bone faces second-degree murder charges in the deaths of Ban Phuc Hoang, 61, and Hung Trang, 64.
In a statement, the commission said the probe would examine how and when the Edmonton Police Service interacted with Bone, examine any applicable police policies, and review reports from the RCMP, probation, and other court processes.
"We will exercise good governance, inform ourselves with information as it becomes available, and after the ongoing legal proceedings conclude, we will assess if there are outstanding issues for the Commission that require further exploration," the EPC said.
"The Commission will share updates with the public as they become available."
The probe will not interfere with any investigation or future court proceedings connected to the Chinatown homicides, the commission said. A final report is expected to be released after legal proceedings are concluded.
