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Police watchdog investigating after man dies while handcuffed by Toronto police

Toronto police used a conducted energy weapon during a physical altercation with a man armed with a knife, who was pronounced dead at the scene, the Special Investigations Unit said.

  • A male died after being tasered by Toronto police officers in North York.
  • The Special Investigations Unit is investigating the incident.
  • The SIU is called in when police are involved in an incident resulting in death, serious injury, sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person.
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Police watchdog investigating after man died while handcuffed by Toronto police

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog says it's investigating the death of a man who was tasered and handcuffed by Toronto police officers on Sunday.

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According to the police and the Special Investigation Unit, the officers used an electric pulse gun (Taser) in the Toronto residence.

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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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