Man Found Unresponsive in Police Van Given CPR

A man who was found unresponsive while alone and handcuffed in an Edmonton police van was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by police officers before being transported to hospital. An internal police investigation is underway after the man later died following what authorities described as a fatal medical episode.

An Unexpected Medical Emergency

Edmonton police responded to a call from staff at a medical clinic near 122nd Avenue and 97th Street after reports of a man acting aggressively. According to Insp. Regan James, the man was arrested for causing a disturbance and was handcuffed “for our safety and his.”

Police confirmed that no physical altercation occurred between officers and the man during the arrest.

The man was placed inside a police van while officers returned to the clinic to interview staff. Insp. James stated that it is not uncommon to leave someone temporarily in a police vehicle, noting that police vans are secure and heated.

When officers returned approximately 10 to 15 minutes later, the man was found unresponsive.

CPR Efforts and Emergency Response

Officers immediately contacted paramedics and began CPR. The man was transported to hospital, placed on life support, and died the following day.

CBC Edmonton later identified the man as Trevor Proudman, 32. His brother told CBC that Trevor had Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition associated with behavioural challenges and compulsive eating.