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Rezayi Family Sues Longueuil Police Over Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old

The suit follows the watchdog’s confirmation that no firearm was recovered from the teen.

Overview

  • The family announced the civil action Tuesday as the BEI investigation into the September shooting continues into its third month.
  • Family representatives say a responding Longueuil officer shot Nooran Rezayi twice after a 911 call reported a group of armed people.
  • The BEI has confirmed that no firearm was recovered from the teen.
  • The family disputes an early BEI statement about a recovered weapon, says only the officer’s gun was seized, and criticizes the watchdog’s communication.
  • Scrutiny of the BEI has intensified as its director defended the agency’s independence and critics point to a sparse record of charges and reliance on former police investigators.