Vancouver Officers Cleared in Myles Gray Case

An inquiry has cleared seven Vancouver Police Department officers involved in the 2015 beating death of Myles Gray, who died following a confrontation with police during a dispute related to water restrictions. The investigation, led by Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord, found no misconduct or abuse of authority among the officers, despite Gray suffering severe injuries, including fractures and blunt force trauma. A coroner's inquest had previously classified Gray's death as a homicide and cited cardiopulmonary arrest exacerbated by police actions such as neck compression and the use of pepper spray. The Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner is currently reviewing the findings, with potential further review by a retired judge. Gray's sister expressed disappointment with the outcome, stating her loss of faith in the system. The case has drawn attention to police conduct and the need for improved oversight, including recommendations for body cameras and better de-escalation training.