Alain Magloire sought help before shot dead by police, documents show
2 months before his death, the 41-year-old man went to Sacr-Coeur Hospital seeking assistance
With the coroner's inquest into the death of Alain Magloire set to begin on Monday, newlyobtained documents show the 41-year-oldMontreal man sought help from medical services only a few months before he wasshot dead in an altercation with police.
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In November2013, Magloire went to Montreal's Sacr-Coeur Hospital, according to documents obtained by Radio-Canada.
His medical file stated he told staff he wanted to kill someone and wanted to talk toa social worker or psychologist.
Magloire was released the next day.
Police took Magloire to Notre-Dame Hospital, where he was examined by specialists.
He was soon released and brought to Montreals Old Brewery Mission, where he refused to participate in a program for homeless people with mental-health problems.
Patrick Girard, a social worker who met Magloire at the shelter, said he didnt appear troubled enough to present an immediate danger.
He seemed able to make informed decisions, Girard said.
Should have been placed in treatment, brother says
Two months later, in February 2014, Magloire was shot by policefour times near the downtown Montreal bus terminal after refusing to drop the hammer he was wielding.
No charges were laid, and the shootingprompted calls for reform into the way police shootings are investigated inQuebec.
His brother, PierreMagloire, said the documents are proofAlainshould have been placed into treatment.
He said they show his brother had moments of lucidity and wanted help.
Magloirewas the father of two girls and worked as a molecular biology researcher before developing a mental illness.
He began living on the streets in November 2013, just three months before his death, according to his brother.
The inquiry into his death is expected to last two weeks.
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