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An inquest set to begin next month will examine the death of 33-year-old Trent Angus, who was shot and killed by RCMP officers after allegedly firing a handgun at the Mounties.
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice, Angus was wanted in connection with a drug- and firearm-trafficking investigation, which saw the RCMP execute a search warrant at a quonset hut in Waseca, Saskatchewan on February 26, 2022.
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“Three individuals immediately surrendered to RCMP by exiting the structure and were taken into custody,” the ministry said in a statement. “At this time, a firearm was discharged from inside of the structure and a bullet struck an RCMP member situated outside.”
Angus then exited the quonset, the ministry said, and “refused to follow police commands.”
He was struck by a 40-millimetre less-lethal foam projectile fired by a Mountie, but continued to disregard commands given by the officers.
Angus then allegedly brandished a nine-millimetre handgun and opened fire at the officers, the ministry said. Police opened fire in response, “striking Mr. Angus and causing a fatal injury.”
He was declared dead at the scene.
An inquest examining the cause and manner of Angus’ death is set run from February 10-14 at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford, with coroner William Davern presiding.
At the conclusion of the inquest, the coroner’s jury will have the opportunity to make recommendations designed to prevent similar deaths in the future.
