Manitoba Police Chief Believed Dead After House Fire
Authorities are investigating a house fire where human remains were found, believed to be those of Chief Doug Palson, a respected leader in First Nations policing.
- Chief Doug Palson of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service is believed to have died in a house fire early Wednesday in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
- RCMP discovered human remains in the home and are awaiting autopsy results to confirm the identity of the deceased.
- Palson was remembered as a dedicated advocate for public safety and a trailblazer in First Nations policing, serving 10 communities across Manitoba.
- Tributes poured in from colleagues, community leaders, and officials, highlighting his leadership, passion for justice, and significant contributions to law enforcement.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and Insp. Jason Colon has been appointed interim chief of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service.
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