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BCCS conducting inquest into death of Patrick Wilder
The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) announced Sept. 5 it is going to conduct an inquest into the death of Patrick Roy Wilder.
Wilder, aged 58, of Fairmont Hot Springs, died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound after an interaction with Columbia Valley RCMP members on May 10, 2011, at his home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The inquest will take place the week of Oct. 21, at the Provincial Court building in Invermere.
Presiding coroner Larry Marzinzik and a jury will hear evidence from subpoenaed witnesses to determine the facts surrounding this death.
While the jury may not, by law, make any findings of legal responsibility, it will have the opportunity to make recommendations aimed at preventing deaths under similar circumstances in the future.
An inquest is a formal process that allows for public presentation of evidence relating to a death.
The inquest will take place between Oct. 21-24, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Provincial Court Building at 645 – 7th Ave., Invermere.
Ministry of Justice and BC Coroners Service
