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Investigation into Tyler Knockwood's death almost done, Summerside police say

An investigation into how Charlottetown police handled the case of a P.E.I. man found dead at Province House should be completed soon, Summerside police say.

Knockwood's family members interviewed as part of the investigation

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Tyler Knockwood had been working on the restoration of Province House, where his body was found on Jan. 17. (Submitted)

An investigation into how Charlottetown police handled the case of a P.E.I. man found dead at Province House should be completed soon, officials say.

Summersidepolice were called in to investigate shortly after Tyler Knockwood's family told CBC News they believe police and health officials could have prevented his death by suicide if they had taken action when relatives asked for help.

Summerside's deputy police chief, Jason Blacquiere, said it's an ongoing investigation withno set time table for completion, but that they hope to wrap up the investigation soon.

Knockwood's wife, Laura, said police were called to their home three times the day before he died because his mental health was deteriorating to a worrisome degree.

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Summerside's deputy police chief, Jason Blacquiere, says the investigation should be completed soon. (Wayne Thibodeau/CBC)

She wanted them to take him to hospital to be assessed and treated by mental health professionals.

Instead, she said,police officers took Tyler Knockwood from the house after their third visit and dropped him off in downtown Charlottetownnear the historic seat of the P.E.I. Legislature, where he had been working on a restoration project.

His body was found there on Jan. 17.

Laura Knockwood toldCBC News family members have been interviewed as part of the investigation.


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With files from Wayne Thibodeau