Inquest into Jamal Francique's death from Peel police shooting begins November 12

An inquest into the death of Jamal Francique will begin on November 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and is expected to run for 11 days. Presiding officer Bonnie Goldberg and inquest counsel Roger Shallow will oversee the proceedings, which will be held by video conference with live viewing available to the public.

Francique, 28 years old, died on January 9, 2020, two days after an interaction with officers from Peel Regional Police Service on January 7, 2020. The inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act and will examine the circumstances surrounding his death. A jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.

According to other coverage, four shots were fired by an officer on foot during the arrest in Mississauga. Francique suffered life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized for two days before his death. An illegal firearm was allegedly recovered at the scene. The Special Investigations Unit cleared the officers of wrongdoing about one year after his death.

Francique's family has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence by police, paramedics, and the police watchdog. A complaint was also filed to the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.

The inquest will hear from approximately nine witnesses. As HighOnCity reported in September, another inquest into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a window in May 2020, began on October 13, 2026.