The family of a 62-year-old man who died after being shot by police west of Toronto over the weekend called for a public inquiry into the death, citing a lack of faith in the province's police watchdog to conduct a fair investigation.
Hasim Choudry, the man's nephew, argued police in Mississauga, Ont., used excessive force in shooting his uncle, who he said was suffering from a schizophrenic episode and had threatened to hurt himself.
"We don't want an investigation with the police and the (Special Investigations Unit)," a visibly emotional Choudry said on Sunday. "We want a public inquiry with politicians involved to help bring this to justice.