US EditionPolice Misconduct Ruling in Death of B.C. Woman Lisa Rauch, Killed by Anti-Riot Round
- On Christmas Day 2019, Victoria police officer Ron Kirkwood fired three ARWEN plastic rounds into an apartment, striking Lisa Rauch and causing her death.
- The incident followed Rauch locking herself in the apartment, leading to a police call during a chaotic situation with smoke and fire inside the unit.
- Retired judge Wally Oppal determined that Kirkwood's use of force was reckless and unnecessary, highlighting his obscured view and concluding that the circumstances did not warrant firing at Rauch’s head.
- Oppal described the rounds as causing significant trauma and ruled Kirkwood abused his authority, although he accepted Kirkwood's remorse and lacked intent to kill.
- Oppal’s ruling may lead to discipline recommendations, and officials hope this case will improve police conduct in similar future incidents.
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Victoria Police Officer Committed of Misconduct in Death of Woman Hit by Plastic Bullets: Hearing
A Victoria police officer has been found to have committed misconduct after firing plastic bullets into a smoky room that resulted in the death of a 43-year old woman. Retired judge Wally Oppal made the ruling in a report for the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPPC). He said that Sgt. Ron Kirkwood’s use of the plastic rounds against Lisa Rauch was “reckless and unnecessary.” Oppal also said that Kirkwood did not commit misconduct f…
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