Inquest into Evan Freeman's 2019 Kingston stabbing death set for November 2026
An inquest into the death of Evan Freeman, who died in September 2019 after a Kingston Police interaction, will begin November 16, 2026.
Inquest into Evan Freeman's Kingston death to begin November 16, 2026
According to news.ontario.ca, Dr. Armita Rahmani, Regional Supervising Coroner for the East Region at the Kingston Office, has announced an inquest into the death of Evan Freeman, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Freeman, 22, died on September 12, 2019, following an interaction with officers from Kingston Police that took place on the same day. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest into his death is mandatory.
Dr. David Eden will serve as presiding officer. Kristin Smith and Courtney Barnes have been appointed as inquest counsel.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Freeman's death, and the jury may issue recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths. Proceedings are expected to last ten days and include testimony from approximately ten witnesses.
The inquest will be conducted by video conference. Members of the public can view the proceedings live through the Office of the Chief Coroner's website.
Source: Google News JM — Kingston