What happened at the Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto?

A woman fell from a balcony and was pronounced dead at the scene; the SIU is investigating.

Why were Toronto police at the hotel?

Officers were responding to a report of a disturbance involving a guest at the hotel.

What is the role of the SIU in this Toronto incident?

The SIU is investigating the circumstances of the woman's fall after police interaction.

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Toronto Hotel Death: Police Watchdog Investigates Fall

22 Dec

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Summary

A woman died after falling from a balcony at a Toronto hotel.
Toronto police were responding to a disturbance call at the hotel.
The SIU is investigating the circumstances of the woman's fall.

Toronto Hotel Death: Police Watchdog Investigates Fall

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is examining the circumstances surrounding a woman's death in Toronto on Sunday. Police officers were called to a hotel located near Colborne Street and Yonge Street around 1 p.m. due to a reported disturbance within the building.

Preliminary information indicates that the 58-year-old woman, a guest at the Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto, had returned to her unit. Shortly after officers made their way to her location, she allegedly fell from her balcony. Paramedics confirmed the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The SIU, an independent civilian oversight body, investigates all cases involving police that result in death, serious injury, or allegations of sexual assault. They are appealing to the public for any information, photos, or videos that could assist their investigation.