REGINA - The chilling details surrounding Misha Pavelick's final hours are coming into sharper focus as multiple sources reveal new information about the night the 27-year-old died while in Regina police custody.
The Final Hours
According to official documents and witness accounts, Pavelick was arrested on the evening of November 15th following what police described as a "public disturbance" in north-central Regina. Family members confirm Pavelick had been struggling with mental health challenges in the weeks leading up to the incident.
Multiple sources indicate Pavelick was transported to the Regina Police Service headquarters, where he was processed and placed in a holding cell. What happened next remains at the center of the ongoing investigation.
Critical Timeline Emerges
Key moments from that fateful night include:
- Approximately 8:45 PM: Pavelick is arrested by responding officers
- 9:30 PM: Booking process completed at police headquarters
- 10:15 PM: Pavelick reportedly becomes distressed in his cell
- 10:45 PM: Emergency medical services are called
- 11:20 PM: Pavelick is pronounced dead at Regina General Hospital
Family Seeks Answers
"We need to know what really happened to our son," Pavelick's mother told CTV News through tears. "The police have given us pieces, but we need the whole story. Misha deserved better."
The family has retained legal counsel and is calling for a transparent investigation into whether proper protocols were followed during Pavelick's detention.
Official Response
The Regina Police Service has confirmed an internal review is underway, standard procedure for any death occurring in custody. Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Justice Ministry has launched an independent investigation.
"We understand the community's concerns and are committed to a thorough examination of all circumstances," stated a police spokesperson.
As multiple investigations continue, the Pavelick family and Regina community await answers about the tragic events that ended a young man's life and left a family searching for closure.
