Edmonton Police sued after officer allegedly kicks Indigenous youth in the head

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A seated indigenous man in a blue sweatshirt holding up a photograph of himself, unconscious and bruised in hospital.
A photo of the head and shoulders of an indigenous man; one side of his head has been shaved for surgery and is extremely swollen
Incident ID
220011
Incident Title
Edmonton Police sued after officer allegedly kicks Indigenous youth in the head
Incident Date
9 December 2020
Incident Description
At about 4:15 a.m. officers responded to a trouble not known call at a home in the area of 62 Avenue and 178 Street with reports that a fight involving a weapon was taking place inside. During the search, police asked Pacey Dumas and his brother Blair, who is a year older, to step outside. Both complied. Blair was placed in handcuffs, while Pacey was ordered laid face down on the sidewalk with his hands out. “Suddenly and without warning (Todd; the officer) moved swiftly to Pacey and while in motion kicked Pacey in the right side of his head with such force Pacey was immediately rendered unconscious and bleeding,” After the alleged assault, Pacey was “dragged” by two unknown officers to a spot two houses away. It claims none of the officers who attended the scene gave Pacey medical attention.
Description Type
Non-eyewitness, based on documentation
Incident City
Edmonton
Incident Neighbourhood
Callingwood South
Injuries Incurred
Head Injury
Mental health (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety)
Weapon used
Booted foot
Type of Abuse
Physical violence
Victim Gender
Man
Victim Race
First Nations, Inuit and Metis
Authority Involved
Edmonton Police Service
Officer Gender
Man
Officer Race
White
Complaint Resolution
As of November 2021, investigation still ongoing. Officer still employed “but is not currently in front line patrol.”
Court Cases
Lawsuits filed by victim, victim's brother, and victim's mother in November 2021, no trial dates set.
Submission Source
Research team
Confidentiality/Restrictions
From published source
Archive Publication Date
30 March 2022