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The family of a 16-year-old First Nations girl fatally shot by Winnipeg police described the teen as someone full of energy and loved unconditionally.
The family made the comments as a fatality inquest began into the death of Eishia Hudson.
The teen was killed in 2020 after she was shot following a vehicle chase that began after a liquor store robbery.
Police have said the stolen vehicle rammed into a police cruiser and other cars during the pursuit.
An officer fired two shots resulting in her death, and Manitoba’s police watchdog recommended no charges be laid.
The inquest is to look at whether systemic racism played a role in her death and whether the use of force was appropriate.
Eishia’s father William Hudson told the inquest that his daughter’s death serves as a reminder that Indigenous youth matter and should be protected.
A review by Manitoba’s children and youth advocate found Eishia, a member of Berens River First Nation, had not been able to get consistent help from various government systems.
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Emotional start to Eishia Hudson inquiry
A public inquiry into the 2020 police shooting of Eishia Hudson, 16, following a car chase got started Monday in Winnipeg. The inquest is expected to hear from responding police officers and witnesses.