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‘The hardest call I ever did’: ERT commander testifies at inquest

Coroner’s inquest hears a play-by-play of how events unfolded in Whalley hostage-taking deaths
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An RCMP incident that ended in the deaths of a Surrey couple in 2019 was “heart-wrenching” for all involved, the RCMP’s critical incident commander told a coroner’s inquest today (Wednesday, April 17).

Brian White, who was in charge of the Emergency Response Team at the scene, testified at the ongoing inquest into the deaths of Nona Marnie McEwan, 45, and her boyfriend Randy Crosson, 48.

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About the Author: Tom Zytaruk

I write unvarnished opinion columns and unbiased news reports for the Surrey Now-Leader.
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