A coroner’s inquest into a man’s death while in RCMP custody will be held in Creighton, Sask. next month. Trevor Charles was 34-years old when he died July 16, 2023 at the Pelican Narrows RCMP detachment. EMS was called and staff began life-saving efforts after Charles went into medical distress. He was taken to Pelican Narrows Medical Centre, where he later died. Download the CTV News app to get breaking news alerts sent to your device The Saskatchewan Coroners Service investigates deaths of those who died as an inmate at a jail or correctional facility - unless the coroner is satisfied the death was due entirely to natural causes and was not preventable. The goal of an inquest is to establish medical cause and manner of death. A coroner’s jury can also make recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future. Coroner Robert Kennedy will preside over the inquest, which is scheduled to run Aug. 18 to 21 at the Creighton Court Room.
