Ontario’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old man who fell from an apartment balcony in North York on New Year’s Eve.
In a media release, the Special Investigations Unit said the incident occurred in the Jane Street and Highway 401 area on Dec. 31, 2025. The Toronto Police Service had been called to the apartment building shortly after 11:30 p.m. to investigate a domestic violence complaint.
According to the SIU, officers were attempting to locate and arrest a man inside an apartment unit when he was later found on the ground below the building. Paramedics were called to the scene, and the man was pronounced dead at the location.
As the death occurred following police involvement, the SIU has invoked its mandate to investigate. The agency is responsible for examining incidents involving police where there has been a death, serious injury, allegations of sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person.
The SIU said a post-mortem examination is scheduled for today.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information about the incident — including photos or video — to contact the SIU at 1-800-787-8529 or submit information through its website.