Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
03/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/04/2026 13:06
Inquest into the Death of Troy Payash Announced
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Dr. Kevin Miller, Regional Supervising Coroner, Thunder Bay Region, Thunder Bay Office, has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Troy Payash.
Mr. Payash, 35 years old, died on June 15, 2019, following an interaction with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police that occurred on June 10, 2019. An inquest into his death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Payash's death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
Further details regarding the inquest, including the date and venue, will be provided at a later date.
For more information about inquests, see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests.
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