PSAC Executive Vice-President for the National Capital Region, Alex Silas, and the PSAC-NCR Racially Visible Action Committee released the following statement in response to Ottawa Police Service Constable Daniel Montsion being found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Abdirahman Abdi:
“Four years ago, when Mr. Abdi needed support to help with his mental health challenges, he was instead met with violence – ultimately resulting in his death at the hands of a police officer.
