The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is launching a probe into the death of a 32-year-old man after his arrest by Toronto police. According to the SIU, the man was arrested on Friday morning near Wellesley Street East and Jarvis Street. However, the release does not specify the reason for the arrest. The man was placed in a police cruiser to be taken to the police station, during which he “ingested a substance” while in the car. The officer then brought the man to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The SIU investigates cases of serious injury, death, and allegations of sexual assault involving police, as well as cases where police discharge firearms at people. The unit has assigned one investigator and one forensic investigator to the case, with an autopsy scheduled for Sunday. The cause of the man’s death remains unclear at this time.
The death of the man after his arrest has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his arrest and whether proper protocols were followed. It also highlights the ongoing concerns about police use of force and the need for transparency and accountability when it comes to investigating police-related incidents. The SIU’s investigation will hopefully provide answers and shed light on the events that led to the man’s tragic death.