Coroner orders inquest after 2021 death following Toronto police contact

What happened

• A coroner has announced a mandatory inquest into the death of Seyed‑Amir Hashemi, age 28.
• Mr. Hashemi died on May 22, 2021 after an interaction with officers from the Toronto Police Service.

Who this affects

• Family and community members connected to Mr. Hashemi.
• The Toronto Police Service and public agencies that may be the subject of recommendations.

By the numbers

• Date of death: May 22, 2021.

Why this matters

• Inquests are required under the Coroners Act and can lead a jury to make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths.

Next steps

• The inquest will examine the circumstances; date and venue will be announced later.
• More about coroner inquests: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests