Andrew Geisler needed mental health, addiction supports — not police intervention, his family says.
Andrew Geisler's family says he was killed by a Toronto police officer following an interaction on May 10. His funeral is on Sunday.But on Sunday, that's exactly what the 70-year-old and family members are gathering to do after Andrew Geisler died after being shot by a Toronto police officer earlier this month.
The SIU, which investigates cases of serious injury, death and allegations of sexual assault involving police, has said someone flagged down a police officer after encountering a man in distress. An off-duty paramedic told CBC News it was he who alerted police after seeing a man in "a clear state of mental health crisis."
He was transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police have said they can't comment on the situation while the SIU investigation is underway. Lesley Geisler, left, and Andrew Geisler, right. Lesley says she was close to her brother throughout their lives. She says Andrew battled depression and anxiety, especially in the last few years of his life. Geisler says Andrew particularly struggled with alcoholism — an on-and-off battle that he seemed to suffer in silence.
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