Overview

An inquest is a public hearing conducted by a coroner before a jury of five community members. Inquests are held to inform the public about the circumstances of a death.

You can find press releases and information regarding inquests officially issued on the Ontario Newsroom.

For more information, please contact: OCC.inquiries@ontario.ca

Schedule of inquests

This schedule is current as of August 7, 2026

DeceasedDate of inquestLocation of inquestPresiding coronerDetails/news release
Alliman, RaymondAugust 10videoconferenceBonnie GoldbergMr. Alliman, 31 years old, died on June 3, 2017, following an interaction with officers from the Ottawa Police Service on the same day. News Release
Payash, TroyAugust 10videoconferenceDr. Richard WellsMr. Payash, 35 years old, died on June 15, 2019, following an interaction with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police that occurred on June 10, 2019. News Release
Mirza, SamAugust 17videoconferenceDr. Andrew PrineMr. Mirza, 30 years old, died on April 30, 2020, following an interaction with officers from the Toronto Police Service on the same day. News Release