Close X
Sunday, November 17, 2024
ADVT 
National

Demonstration continues west of Toronto over police shooting death of man

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Jun, 2020 06:27 PM
  • Demonstration continues west of Toronto over police shooting death of man

A group of people protesting the shooting death of a man in mental health crisis on the weekend continue to block an intersection in Mississauga, Ont.

Peel Regional Police say the protest that began Sunday has lasted through the night and is expected to continue throughout the day.

The protest was triggered by the police-shooting death of 62-year-old Ejaz Choudry on Saturday.

His family alleges police used excessive force when officers stormed the home and shot Choudry, who lived with schizophrenia.

The Special Investigations Unit, the province's police watchdog, is probing the death.

Premier Doug Ford said he has confidence in the SIU.

"My heart and prayers go out to the family that lost a loved one, no matter what happened," Ford said Monday at a news conference.

"This is a terrible situation, unfortunate, but let's see what the report says because I don't believe in pointing fingers at any group, any organization, until we get the details because the details will tell the story."

The man's family has said that responding officers were shouting at Choudry in English, a language he didn't understand.

MORE National ARTICLES

'I Feel That I'm Free.' Refugee And Chocolate Maker Tareq Hadhad Becomes Citizen

HALIFAX - After he took a solemn oath and received his Canadian citizenship Wednesday, Syrian refugee Tareq Hadhad said he was looking forward to becoming an unofficial ambassador for Canada.

'I Feel That I'm Free.' Refugee And Chocolate Maker Tareq Hadhad Becomes Citizen

Sadness And Silence Grips Canada's Universities In Honour Of Plane Crash Victims

A sombre silence fell across Canadian university campuses Wednesday as the institutions honoured the 176 lives lost in a plane crash in Iran last week.    

Sadness And Silence Grips Canada's Universities In Honour Of Plane Crash Victims

Toddler Reunited With Mother After Found Wandering Streets In Just A Diaper

Toddler Reunited With Mother After Found Wandering Streets In Just A Diaper
Durham regional police say a driver spotted the two-year-old walking around the side of a road at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday.    

Toddler Reunited With Mother After Found Wandering Streets In Just A Diaper

New Westminster Philanthropist Plans to Continue Giving Back After $675,000 Set for Life Win

My husband and I are big supporters of programs that encourage women to go into the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and early childhood development

New Westminster Philanthropist Plans to Continue Giving Back After $675,000 Set for Life Win

Travel Not Recommended For Lower Mainland, Parts Of Vancouver Island

All motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and drive according to weather and road conditions, slowing down when they encounter bad weather or limited visibility.    

Travel Not Recommended For Lower Mainland, Parts Of Vancouver Island

Smart Lockers For Online Purchases Coming To Vancouver Transit Stations

Smart Lockers For Online Purchases Coming To Vancouver Transit Stations
TransLink says smart lockers are coming to three SkyTrain stations along the Expo Line in Vancouver.

Smart Lockers For Online Purchases Coming To Vancouver Transit Stations