Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its first publication on February 24, 2026. Please see the bottom of the article for the most recent information.
An inquest is set to investigate the 2019 death of Evan Freeman, a 22-year-old who was shot by a Kingston Police officer after a violent stabbing incident that resulted in one man’s death and another being seriously hurt.
Dr. Armita Rahmani, Regional Supervising Coroner for the East Region, Kingston Office, announced on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, that a jury inquest will look into the details surrounding Freeman’s death. The inquest is required under Ontario’s Coroners Act because his death occurred following an encounter with police.
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