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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 13, 2020, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE B3 MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020 ? WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM B 3NEWS I CITY To subscribe call 204-697-7001 or visit winnipegfreepress.com/subscribe Our mission is important. If you're a subscriber, thank you for supporting the spread of reliable information. If not, please consider purchasing a subscription today. Amid COVID-19, we are working in an unprecedented time to keep you informed as this situation evolves. In fact, we are operating as an essential service without pause. From our journalists to our carriers, from our management team to our press operators, we're here. STRENGTHEN BOTH BY BECOMING A SUBSCRIBER TODAY. A STRONG MANITOBA NEEDS A STRONG FREE PRESS. If you are working from home or in isolation, we're here for you. W ILLIAM Hudson believes the arrival of an eagle soaring over the intersection where his daughter died last week was no coinci- dence. "We were just talking about it, that it was Eishia watching over us, making sure everyone was OK," he said Sun- day evening. "It definitely touched our hearts seeing the eagle. It was very spe- cial, that's for sure." Sixteen-year-old Eishia Hudson was shot to death by city police Wednesday night at the intersection of Lagimod- iere Boulevard and Fermor Avenue. She was driving a stolen SUV with several youths in the vehicle, officers pursued and shots were fired. On Sunday night, family and friends held a vigil in her memory, a ceremony that included drumming and singing, the burning of sweet grass and a large circle walk. The intersection was shut down for more than two hours as par- ticipants - as many as 75 people - came to support William Hudson and Christie Zebrasky, Eishia's mother. "Fly high my baby. May you rest in peace baby," Zebrasky had posted to her Facebook page the morning after losing her daughter. Speaking from the vigil, Hudson said he was overwhelmed by the turnout. "Christie and I are very grateful for everyone showing up and showing their support for Eishia. We couldn't ask for any more. Wow, the turnout is amaz- ing," he said. Police allege the group robbed a li- quor store in Sage Creek not long be- fore the deadly confrontation with of- ficers. Speaking Thursday, Winnipeg Police Service Chief Danny Smyth said the SUV rammed into a police car and hit other vehicles during suspects' at- tempts to flee. Smyth said an officer fired, strik- ing the teen driver. She was rushed to Health Sciences Centre but didn't sur- vive. The Independent Investigative Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating the officer-involved shooting, Smyth said. The girl's parents maintain the use of lethal force wasn't necessary. "We'll go day by day and do the best we can to get justice for our daughter. That's what's going to be on my mind after I lay my daughter to rest," said Hudson. A funeral service is planned for Monday. Zebrasky said her daughter should be remembered for the kind-hearted teen she was, not the tragic way her life ended. "Eishia was very outgoing, loving, caring, put everybody above her. She was as strong, independent girl. She was a great aunt, sister, daughter, grand- daughter," she said. "She was loved. She had impact on a lot of these people. "And I want it to be known that Win- nipeg police did wrong to my daughter." Four teens were charged with several offences in connection to the thefts and stolen vehicle. Early Thursday morning, another Winnipegger was shot to death by po- lice after officers responded to a do- mestic violence call in the 300 block of Anderson Avenue. The IIU is investigating the death of Jason Collins, 36. jason.bell@freepress.mb.ca Twitter: @WFPJasonBell Vigil for teen killed in police shooting Girl part of group alleged to have robbed liquor store JASON BELL JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS William Hudson and Christie Zebrasky, parents of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson, create a memorial for their daughter on Sunday. Hudson was shot to death by city police Wednesday night at Lagimodiere Boulevard and Fermor Avenue. She was in a stolen SUV with several other youths. Family and friends comfort Christie Zebrasky (centre). Classifi ed advertising meets your needs Call 204-697-7100. A TEENAGED girl from Waywayseecappo First Nation was shot and killed Saturday evening, RCMP say. The 15-year-old was rushed to hospital but died of her injuries. A resident of the com- munity, located near Rossburn and some 280 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, identified the victim as Raquel Callum, who has a twin sister and other siblings. A 25-year-old man is in police custody, although RCMP did not indicate Sunday which charges he's facing. Waywayseecappo Chief Murray Clearsky said the community is in a state of shock. "I really can't tell you a whole lot. There was a shooting and one of our young girls is gone. It's a bad time for us," said Clearsky. He is respecting the grieving family's privacy and hasn't contacted them, yet, but plans to reach out in the coming days. RCMP and the Manitoba First Nations Police Service continue to investigate. - Staff Teen girl shot and killed at Waywayseecappo B_03_Apr-13-20_FP_01.indd B3 2020-04-12 10:31 PM ;