Inquest ordered into 26-year-old Tyson Demers' 2022 death

What happened

• A coroner has ordered a mandatory inquest into the death of Tyson Demers.

Who and when

• Victim: Tyson Demers, age 26.
• Date of death: October 25, 2022 (died in hospital after transfer from the Niagara Detention Centre).
• Announcing office: Regional Supervising Coroner, West Region, Hamilton Office.

What the inquest will do

• Examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Demers' death.
• A jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.

Next steps

• The date and venue for the inquest will be provided later.
• For general information about coroner inquests, see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests