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An inquest opens today for Julian Jones, a 28-year-old Tla-o-qui-aht man fatally shot by Tofino RCMP in 2021 during what police called a wellness check — a moment that shattered community trust. His grieving family, including his mother who died last year heartbroken over unresolved justice, faces the painful reality that some officers may not testify and her voice won’t be heard. The incident unfolded when officers arrested one person, then confronted Julian holding metal files, who was Tasered before allegedly advancing toward them — leading to gunfire. An earlier investigation cleared the officers. Julian’s death joins others in the Nation, fueling demands for policing reform, accountability, and culturally appropriate alternatives to police wellness checks. Tribal leaders hope this inquest sparks real, lasting change to prevent future tragedies and heal fractured relationships with law enforcement.

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