NEW DATE FOR INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF LEVI SCHAEFFER ANNOUNCED

THUNDER BAY, ON, Sept. 16 /CNW/ - Dr. Michael B. Wilson, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest into the death of Levi Schaeffer previously scheduled to begin on October 4, 2010.

Mr. Schaeffer, 30, died on June 24, 2009, in the Osnaburgh Lake area following his involvement with the Ontario Provincial Police.  An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act. 

The inquest will examine the events surrounding Mr. Schaeffer's death.  The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths. 

The inquest is expected to last five to 10 days and to hear from approximately 12 witnesses.

The inquest will now begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2011, at the Government Building, 189 Red River Road, Thunder Bay.  Dr. David H. Evans will preside as inquest coroner and Mr. Dan Mitchell will be counsel to the coroner.

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For further information:

Dr. Michael B. Wilson
Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region
Thunder Bay Office
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
807-343-7663