A statement sent to CBC News on behalf of the Choudry family by their lawyers said the family was "deeply disappointed" but not surprised by the SIU's decision. After a stun gun and plastic bullets failed to subdue Choudry, the report says, the third officer opened fire (the SIU doesn't name the officer). The officer who shot Choudry refused to speak to the SIU or turn over his notes, as is allowed under Ontario's Police Services Act. Attempts to communicate with Choudry continued from the hallway outside the apartment, but Choudry refused to leave, saying he was fearful of the police. But for Choudry's family, who had held out hope for accountability in his death, news of the decision only raises more questions — questions they'll now have to wait for a coroner's inquest to answer.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2021 14:24 UTC