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Melanie Hambrook's Tragic End and Call for Change | Calgary News
An Edmonton mother, Melanie Hambrook, died after a 24-hour police chase in Calgary, during which officers used pepper spray, a stun gun, a projectile launcher, and a rifle—despite her being armed only with a knife and reportedly receiving mental health treatment. Her ex-husband, Adam Vaananen, mourns her loss and insists her mental illness, though severe, never justified such force, calling for police reform in handling mental health crises. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team continues its investigation, while a fundraiser has been launched to cover funeral costs—with leftover funds…
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