Every use of deadly force by police in the province requires an inquest to determine how and why it happened. In theory, this prevents fear or favour from influencing the decision whether or not to hold one, ensures that an initial investigation will not simply shut down a case, and offers every family suffering through a loss the chance to ask their questions, and get their answers.

In practice? As a recent investigation has revealed, it rarely works that way. And the families of those killed by police are wondering where their answers are...

GUEST: Marsha McLeod, investigative reporter with The Winnipeg Free Press

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