What happened to Robert Cross?
His fatal shooting of Aboriginal leader J. J. Harper in 1988, while a member of the Winnipeg Police Service (which he joined in 1984), led to the Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Inquiry. He returned to Manitoba and bought a home at Sandy Hook, where he died of a heart attack on 25 March 1999.
Where was JJ Harper shot?
Winnipeg, Canada
John Joseph Harper/Place of death
Why was JJ Harper shot?
John Joseph “J.J.” Harper (December 30, 1951 – March 9, 1988) was a Canadian aboriginal leader from Wasagamack, Manitoba, who was shot and killed by Winnipeg police constable Constable Robert Cross on March 9, 1988. The inquiry eventually concluded that Cross had used excessive force in the fatal confrontation.
When did Jj Harper die?
March 9, 1988
John Joseph Harper/Date of death
What inquiry resulted after the death of JJ Harper?
At 3:30 p.m., March 10, 1988–only 36 hours after the death of J.J. Harper–the Chief of Police issued a press release exonerating Robert Cross of wrongdoing.
Who was the Winnipeg police officer that killed John Harper?
On March 9, 1988, Winnipeg Police constable Robert Cross approached John Joseph Harper, having mistaken him for an auto theft suspect, and thereafter decided to attempt to detain him without cause . during the unlawful detention, the officer in question discharged his firearm, killing Harper.
How many officers are in the Winnipeg Police Service?
The service has 1,442 officers of which approximately half are on the front lines, known as “general patrol” (uniform operations). The WPS also has over 510 civilian workers. The Winnipeg Police Service headquarters is located at 266 Graham Avenue, in the former Canada Post sortation facility, in the downtown area.
When did the Royal Canadian Mounted Police leave Winnipeg?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) contract for Charleswood and Headingly was cancelled, and that area fell under the inner city patrol area. On October 21, 1974, the amalgamation of the services was complete, and the remaining eight services formed into six districts.
Who was the Aboriginal leader shot in Winnipeg?
Born at Ottawa, Ontario in 1954, he was educated at Regina and Winnipeg. His fatal shooting of Aboriginal leader J. J. Harper in 1988, while a member of the Winnipeg Police Service (which he joined in 1984), led to the Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Inquiry.