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Inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet hears from officer who was on scene when she fell from balcony

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Toronto·NewA coroner's inquest into the death of a Toronto woman who fell from a 24th-floor balcony while police were in her home is hearing from one of the officers called to the incident. Inquest into Toronto woman who fell from 24th-floor balcony with police present hears from officerThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:26 PM EDT | Last Updated: 19 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Regis Korchinski-Paquet died in May 2020 after police entered her home while responding to a call about a family dispute. (Newediuk Funeral Home)A coroner's inquest into the death of a Toronto woman who fell from a 24th-floor balcony while police were in her home is hearing from one of the officers called to the incident. Const. Shane Beaudoin told the inquest into Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death that he volunteered to serve as backup when dispatch put out a high-priority call for an assault involving knives on May 27, 2020.

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