Davin Cochrane is in critical but stable condition and in a medically induced coma at a Victoria hospital, according to his father, Michael Cochrane.
Davin was shot twice in the head by a North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP officer during a bizarre incident involving a skid steer he allegedly stole and drove recklessly around a North Cowichan neighbourhood Tuesday, March 28.
The elder Cochrane drove through the night from Grand Prairie, Alta. to be by his 31-year-old son乌鸦传媒檚 side.
On a Facebook update on Wednesday morning, Michael said Davin had 乌鸦传媒渉as sustained massive trauma to his left rear quarter section of his brain,乌鸦传媒� and had surgery that morning, and was in an induced coma.
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Friday Cochrane noted the hospital has stopped allowing visitors.
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Meanwhile, a fundraising effort has been set up by friends of the family to help Michael Cochrane pay for the expenses he乌鸦传媒檚 incurred in his sudden trip west.
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The page said Davin had been at Cowichan District Hospital awaiting surgery on a fractured knee when he opted to self-discharge.
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Sarah Brown, Davin乌鸦传媒檚 fianc茅, had previously said she乌鸦传媒檇 never been alerted to the fact he was in the hospital and perhaps things would have gone differently if she乌鸦传媒檇 been at his side there.
The IIO is investigating, as it investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.
