The public inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia killings has released the first preliminary report outlining how far we have come and what the next steps are planned over the next six months.
Although the initial stage of gathering information aimed at establishing the facts is almost complete, the commission has already heard from numerous witnesses and has already received more than 50,000 documents, including investigation files, emails, notes from to the first responders, transcripts of police communications and photographs.
The 162-page preliminary report does not contain any findings or recommendations, as these elements should be found in the final report expected on Nov. 1.
So far, the federal-provincial commission of inquiry wants to explore the “how and why” to the source of the killings committed by the lone gunman who committed 22 victims while fleeing police in 13 hours between 18 and April. 19, 2020.
In the coming weeks, the public inquiry plans to look at important events that took place before and after the massacre.
In addition, the commission must present a summary of the violent acts committed by the killer against another person, including his or her spouse and other members of his or her family.
More information should also be disclosed on the killer’s financial situation, and the investigation wants to know more about the way the victims ’families were notified of their death as well as the support they received.
Source: Radio-Canada
