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‘Unprecedented’: Arkangelo’s lawyer reacts after Edmonton police request to limit court access
Publish Date: October 15th, 2024
The lawyer of the Arkangelo family, whose son was shot and killed by an Edmonton police officer in June, reacted to EPS’s request to restrict public access to the Arkangelo’s proceedings. He says it’s unprecedented. “I think it’s unconstitutional to try to do something like this. Trying to shut down public access to court proceedings is a serious violation of the open court principle,” said Tom Engel, the lawyer representing Arkagelo’s family.
Edmonton police seek publication ban to protect identity of officer in fatal shooting
Publish Date: October 16th, 2024
"If you compare what the shooter says in his statement with the video, well, it's very inaccurate in a number of ways. But I won't get into that because I think, all the police are trying to do is have their cake and eat it too," Engel said. “They want the shooter statement, as flawed as it is, to be out there in the public, but they want to keep the shooter's name secret. They shouldn't be able to have it both ways."
Edmonton police want officer who shot Mathios Arkangelo to remain anonymous, alleging death threats
Publish Date: October 15th, 2024
Allowing the application would be “an incentive for EPS and police services all over the place to try to hide the names of officers involved in lawsuits where serious misconduct is alleged,” Engel added.
Protest in Edmonton demanding justice for Mathios Arkangelo
Publish Date: September 21st, 2024
Families, community members and local organizations came together at McIntyre Park near Whyte Ave. on Saturday, organizing a protest demanding justice for the death of Mathios Arkangelo, who was fatally shot by Edmonton police in June of this year. “I’m going through a lot,” said his mother, Anna Odo. “My family go through a lot.”
Edmonton police chief denies allegations in lawsuit filed by Arkangelo family
Publish Date: September 20th, 2024
“The chief states that "the force used by the EPS member was necessary, reasonable, and justified." “The EPS member used only so much force as was necessary in the circumstances and the Chief denies that the EPS member was reckless as to the result. “At all times, the EPS members met all obligations, responsibilities, and duties owed to Arkangelo," the statement reads.”
Police move recruitment off-campus in response to UNB protest
Publish Date: September 18th, 2024
“The protest was driven by recent incidents of police violence, including the fatal shootings of Steven “Iggy” Dedam from Elsipogtog First Nation, Rodney Levi from Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation, as well as a lawsuit launched by Mathios Arkangelo’s family against four police officers and Edmonton’s police chief. These are only some of the cases that highlight ongoing issues of police conduct and lack of accountability.”
The Edmonton police killing of Mathios Arkangelo and what Canadians can expect of body cameras
Publish Date: September 12th, 2024
“Protesters recently gathered for a rally outside Edmonton Police Service (EPS) headquarters to demand justice for the death of Mathios Arkangelo, who was shot and killed by an EPS officer in June. The shooting is currently under investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), Alberta’s civilian police oversight agency. The Arkangelo case shares similarities with the 2013 killing of Sammy Yatim by Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer James Forcillo. Both Yatim and Arkangelo were in possession of a small knife when they were killed by police, and each incident was documented on publicly circulated video.”
'Hands up, Don't shoot:' Protesters take call for justice to Edmonton police station near scene of June shooting
Publish Date: September 7th, 2024
More than 100 protesters dressed in white staged a rally outside the Edmonton Police Service’s northeast headquarters on Saturday to demand justice for a man shot and killed by an officer earlier this summer. “Justice for us is everybody involved to be held accountable,” said Dini Arkangelo, the older brother of Mathios Arkangelo, who died June 29 in a shooting that is under investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT). “It needs to get addressed so it doesn’t happen to anyone else.”
Family of Edmonton man killed by police launches lawsuit against officers, police chief
Publish Date: September 5th, 2024
“The family of an Edmonton man who was shot and killed by police have filed a more than $1 million lawsuit against four police officers and the city's police chief. The statement of claim filed August 23 alleges the shooting death of Mathios Arkangelo, 28, in a northeast Edmonton neighbourhood was "unnecessary, unreasonable and without lawful justification." On June 29, Arkangelo was involved in a car crash and walked away from the scene, according to the lawsuit. Police have previously said a search began, and security video shows Arkangelo walking around a nearby neighbourhood when a police vehicle approaches him. An officer exits the vehicle and draws his gun.”
'We shouldn't be scared': Family of man killed by police call for officer's suspension
Publish Date: August 17th, 2024
“Chants of "no justice, no peace" were heard in downtown Edmonton on Saturday at a rally in honour of a man shot and killed by an Edmonton police officer. A crowd gathered outside the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) headquarters to call for the suspension of the officer who fatally shot 28-year-old father Mathios Arkangelo on a residential street in Fraser the night of June 29. At the time, police said he matched the description of a driver who had walked away from a single-vehicle rollover on Anthony Henday Drive.”
Family of Mathios Arkangelo and allies demand justice outside EPS stations
Publish Date: August 1st, 2024
“Anna Odo said she will continue to shave her hair in honour of her son Mathios Arkangelo, until she and her family see justice. Arkangelo, 28, was fatally shot on a residential street in the Fraser neighbourhood in northeast Edmonton on the night of June 29. Police say a man matching his description had left the scene of a single-vehicle rollover on the nearby Anthony Henday Drive. The province's police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), is investigating the shooting.”
Edmonton police chief addresses media following outcry over police shooting
Publish Date: July 18th, 2024
“Just days after the family of a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed by an Edmonton police officer spoke out demanding answers, the city’s police chief Dale McFee told media he wishes he could say more while Alberta’s police watchdog investigates. “Yes, I’d like to say more but unfortunately, that’s the process we have. That said, our process — having been across the country — is probably one of the best,” explained McFee.”
Family of man killed by officer demand accountability from Edmonton police
Publish Date: July 16th, 2024
“The family of a man killed by a police officer want the Edmonton Police Service to be held accountable for the shooting and its aftermath. Mathios Arkangelo, 28, was fatally shot on a residential street in the Fraser neighbourhood in northeast Edmonton on the night of June 29. Police say a man matching his description had left the scene of a single-vehicle rollover on the nearby Anthony Henday Drive. The province's police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), is investigating the shooting.”
Emergency town hall on police violence after shooting death of Mathios Arkangelo
Publish Date: July 13th, 2024
An emergency town hall meeting took place in north Edmonton on Friday evening focusing on policing and concerns about police violence towards racialized individuals. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after the tragic death of Mathios Arkangelo, a 28-year-old who was fatally shot by a police officer on June 29.
Family of Edmonton man killed by police questioning how it happened, lawyer says
Publish Date: July 12th, 2024
“A lawyer representing grieving family members of a 28-year-old Edmonton man who was fatally shot by a police officer nearly two weeks ago says they are angry and gathering information about what happened. Tom Engel, a criminal defence and civil rights lawyer and frequent critic of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), said the family wants to know why a police officer shot Mathios Arkangelo while he was holding his hands in the air. “There's absolutely no justification for using lethal force," he told CBC News in an interview on Thursday.”
Edmonton police shooting of Matthew Arkangelo criticized: ‘Seems like he was just gunned down’
Publish Date: July 9th, 2024
“New security camera video shows what happened in the fatal encounter between Mathios (Matthew) Arkangelo and an Edmonton police officer. It depicts the young man standing in front of an Edmonton police officer, with his arms raised, holding something in one of his hands. He took a step forward and the officer fired his gun. The video obtained by Global News shows the Saturday, June 29 shooting in the Fraser area of northwest Edmonton. It comes as Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating the shooting.”