A public Inquest into the death of Joseph Perez begins today (mon) in Regina. The 34 year old man was found in medical distress at an apartment in Regina on January 16th, 2018. Life-saving attempts were made and Perez was taken to Regina General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Five days have been set aside for the inquest. Alma Wiebe will preside.

The chief coroner has the power to order an inquest into any person’s death. The purpose is to establish who died, when and where it happened and the medical cause and manner of death. The coroner’s jury may make recommendations to prevent similar deaths.