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Coroner's inquest begins into police shooting of Jamal Francique in Mississauga

A coroner's inquest into the death of Jamal Francique, a 28-year-old Black man shot by Peel regional police in Mississauga on Jan. 7, 2020, is underway after a one-day delay.

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In brief

  • A coroner's inquest into the death of Jamal Francique began in Mississauga after a one-day delay.
  • Francique, 28, was shot by Peel regional police on Jan. 7, 2020, and died in hospital on Jan. 9, 2020.
  • The SIU cleared the officers of wrongdoing but raised questions about the officer's conduct.
  • The inquest will examine police procedures and training, including use of force involving vehicles and anti-Black racism.

Coroner's inquest begins into police shooting of Jamal Francique in Mississauga

A coroner's inquest into the death of Jamal Francique is now underway in Mississauga, Ont., after being delayed by a day from its original Thursday start date.

The case

Francique, a 28-year-old Black man, was shot during an attempted arrest outside his home on Jan. 7, 2020, and died in hospital days later. Ontario's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, later cleared the Peel regional police officers of wrongdoing, saying the officer who opened fire reported fearing for his life when Francique drove toward him. The SIU said there were aspects of the officer's behaviour that gave rise to questions, including the decision to place himself near a fleeing vehicle.

Inquest scope

The inquest will look at Peel regional police procedures and training, including on use of force when a vehicle is involved, oversight of preplanned arrests, medical care for suspects who are incapacitated and anti-Black racism, among other topics. Its scope does not include the investigations carried out by various watchdog agencies.

Proceedings

Jurors in coroner's inquests do not assign legal responsibility but may make recommendations meant to prevent similar deaths in the future. The inquest is expected to last 11 days and hear from nine witnesses.

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Questions readers ask

Who is the subject of the coroner's inquest in Mississauga?
The inquest concerns the death of Jamal Francique, a 28-year-old Black man who was shot during an attempted arrest outside his home on Jan. 7, 2020.
Why was the inquest delayed?
The inquest was delayed by a day from its original Thursday start date.
What topics will the inquest examine regarding Peel regional police?
The scope includes police procedures and training on use of force involving vehicles, oversight of preplanned arrests, medical care for incapacitated suspects, and anti-Black racism.
What is the expected duration and witness count for the proceedings?
The inquest is expected to last 11 days and hear from nine witnesses.
What role do jurors play in a coroner's inquest?
Jurors do not assign legal responsibility but may make recommendations meant to prevent similar deaths in the future.

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