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Vancouver police misconduct hearing regarding Myles Gray

Overview

A public hearing conducted by British Columbia’s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner is investigating the 2015 fatal arrest of Myles Gray in Vancouver. The proceedings aim to determine if seven officers involved used unnecessary, intentional, or reckless force during the altercation.

Testimony from Constable Eric Birzneck indicated that Gray displayed aggressive behaviors, such as spitting and clenched fists, and appeared to have ‘incredible strength’. Birzneck denied using excessive force, stating he acted only when an assault seemed imminent. Constable Beau Spencer also testified, describing an ‘unnerving’ radio call and hearing an ‘animalistic roar’ as the situation escalated.

While a previous disciplinary process found no misconduct, a 2023 coroner’s inquest ruled Gray’s death a homicide, noting severe injuries including a crushed voice box and a fractured eye socket. The current discipline authority has characterized a prior disciplinary process as ‘strangely lopsided’ due to inconsistencies in officer statements.

Entities

Eric Birzneck · Myles Gray · Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner · Beau Spencer · Vancouver

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 18 SOURCES] The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. found no reasonable grounds to believe Prince George RCMP officers committed an offence regarding a man's death in August 2025.
[● 3 SOURCES] Seven Vancouver police officers are facing a public hearing regarding potential misconduct. www.brandonsun.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Const. Beau Spencer described a radio call for assistance during the encounter as 'unnerving'.
[● 2 SOURCES] Spencer reported hearing an 'animalistic roar' while responding to the scene.
[● 2 SOURCES] A 2023 coroner's inquest ruled Gray's death was a homicide.
[● 2 SOURCES] The discipline authority described a previous disciplinary process regarding the case as 'strangely lopsided'.
[● 2 SOURCES] During the encounter, officers observed the man holding a wooden dowel or stick with a metal plate attached.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Const. Eric Birzneck testified that he believed Myles Gray was 'arrestable' during the encounter. www.brandonsun.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] An autopsy determined the cause of death was mixed drug toxicity involving cocaine, quetiapine, and diphenhydramine.

Timeline

12 days ago

[CRIME] 30 sources
Prince George RCMP cleared of wrongdoing in 2025 death
B.C.'s police watchdog has cleared Prince George RCMP of criminal wrongdoing in a 2025 death involving drug toxicity. Meanwhile, a public hearing continues regarding the 2015 fatal arrest of Myles Gray.
14 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vancouver officer testifies in fatal 2015 arrest hearing
An officer testified at a hearing into the 2015 fatal arrest of Myles Gray in Vancouver, denying the use of excessive force and claiming the encounter was met with aggression.

Sources

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