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 June 21, 2024

Deceased Date of inquest Location of inquest Presiding coroner Details/news release
Ahmed, Ahmadu April 24 videoconference Bonnie Goldberg Mr. Ahmed, 22, died in Burlington on September 22, 2018, following an exchange of gunshots involving officers of the Halton Regional Police Service. News Release
Wert, Allan June 18 videoconference Dr. James Kovacs Mr. Wert, 57, died on November 25, 2021, in Kawartha Lakes following an interaction with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police. News Release
Munro, Jeffrey July 8 videoconference Dr. Geoffrey Bond Mr. Munro, 31 years old, died on November 7, 2009, while in custody at the Toronto Jail (also known as the Don Jail). News Release