News Release
SIU Updates Toronto Shooting Incident
Case Number: 08-TFD-026
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Byron Debassige, 28 years of age, was fatally shot during a confrontation with TPS officers in Oriole Park, in the area of Frobisher Ave. and Lascelles Blvd.
As part of their independent investigation, the SIU has designated two subject and six witness officers from the TPS. SIU investigators are continuing to interview police and civilian witnesses. They will also be canvassing the area surrounding the incident scene over the next few days. SIU investigators continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any information about it, to contact the Unit at 416-622-1957 or 1-800-787-8529 ext. 1957.
If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must
- consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
- depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
- publicly report the results of its investigations