Inquest ordered after 25-year-old's death following York Regional Police contact

What happened

• A coroner has ordered a mandatory inquest into the death of Quacey Dos Santos, age 25.
• Mr. Dos Santos died on October 10, 2022 after an interaction with officers from York Regional Police on October 9, 2022.

What the inquest will do

• The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding his death.
• A jury at the inquest may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.

Timing and next steps

• The release says date and venue will be provided later.
• For more information about inquests, the release refers to: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests