# Vancouver police misconduct hearing regarding Myles Gray

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vancouver-police-misconduct-hearing-regarding-myles-gray
> Updated: 2026-10-15T19:07:40.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- 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. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- Seven Vancouver police officers are facing a public hearing regarding potential misconduct. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Const. Beau Spencer described a radio call for assistance during the encounter as 'unnerving'. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Spencer reported hearing an 'animalistic roar' while responding to the scene. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A 2023 coroner's inquest ruled Gray's death was a homicide. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The discipline authority described a previous disciplinary process regarding the case as 'strangely lopsided'. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- During the encounter, officers observed the man holding a wooden dowel or stick with a metal plate attached. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Const. Eric Birzneck testified that he believed Myles Gray was 'arrestable' during the encounter. (single source)
- An autopsy determined the cause of death was mixed drug toxicity involving cocaine, quetiapine, and diphenhydramine. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: 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.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-police-officers-face-hearing-over-fatal-2015-arrest-of-myles-gray

### 2026-10-13: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-officer-testifies-in-fatal-2015-arrest-hearing

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