Coroner's inquest called into 2017 fatal shooting at Vaughan bank
An armed man inside The Royal Bank at Major Mackenzie and Dufferin, Dec. 13, 2017. CITYNEWS
An inquest has been called into the shooting death of a man during a hostage situation at a bank in Vaughan in the winter of 2017.
Dr. Joel Kirsh, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Central East Office, said in a statement Friday the inquest will look into the circumstances surrounding the death of 25-year-old Ali Zaraeeneh, who was fatally shot by York Regional Police on December 13, 2017.
“The inquest is expected to last five days and will hear from approximately 10 witnesses,” said Dr. Kirsh. “The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.”