The inquest into the death of the 18-year-old, who was shot several times by the officer during a mental-health crisis in 2013, was scheduled to begin Nov. 14
The lawyer for a former police officer who was convicted in the shooting that killed Sammy Yatim on a Toronto streetcar nine years ago wants a coroner’s inquest to examine whether the teen’s death amounted to “suicide by cop” – a last-minute legal manoeuvre that has derailed the proceedings.who was shot several times by a Toronto Police officer during a mental-health crisis in 2013, was scheduled to begin Nov. 14.
“Our son and brother is gone forever and should not be on trial,” lawyer Jonah Waxman said, relaying a statement from Mr. Yatim’s father. Sammy Yatim was shot multiple times by Mr. Forcillo, then a constable, as the teen stood alone on a streetcar holding a small knife on the evening of July 27, 2013.Mr. Yatim was shot multiple times by Mr. Forcillo, then a constable, as the teen
on the streetcar. Mr. Forcillo shot multiple times, causing Mr. Yatim to fall to the floor. Mr. Forcillo continued to fire and another officer used a taser.
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