Neighbours Sought Help for a Bear Spray Victim. Police Saw a Violent Threat – The Tyee

December 12, 2025

Chris Amyotte died after police shot him seven times with beanbags. His family rejects findings that cleared officers of wrongdoing.

The family of a man who died after seeking help for a bear spray attack say they’re devastated to learn the Vancouver police officer who shot Chris Amyotte with seven beanbag rounds won’t face criminal charges or discipline.

Moments after being hit in the back and buttocks on Aug. 22, 2022, Amyotte, who was 42 at the time, went into medical distress. Paramedics could not revive him.

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