Vancouver, BC – A key hearing into the 2015 death of Myles Gray has heard that a toxicology report found no traces of alcohol or common psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin in his body. The findings, presented by toxicologist Dr. Aaron Shapiro of B.C.’s Provincial Toxicology Centre, come as the inquest examines the circumstances surrounding Gray's death following an interaction with Vancouver police.
Dr. Shapiro testified that the toxicology results offered little insight into Gray's behaviour, which officers had previously described using terms like "animalistic," "superhuman," and "the Hulk." The expert noted that while cannabis was present, its specific impact on Gray’s actions remained unclear.
"We know that THC is psychoactive."
The forensic expert's testimony also touched upon a potential flagging for a steroid, specifically trenbolone, in initial screenings. Shapiro indicated this steroid, often used for muscle building and similar to testosterone, was not definitively detected upon further analysis.
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"When I reviewed the analytical data, it didn't look like a very strong detection."
Shapiro explained that the follow-up analysis could not definitively confirm or deny the presence of the steroid. This point was further complicated by testimony from Gray's family doctor, who stated Gray had been injecting unprescribed testosterone, a condition he managed alongside his bipolar disorder.
The hearing continues to investigate the conduct of police officers involved in the 2015 incident that led to Gray's death.