Both said they wanted to listen to the concerns of those in attendance, calling for increase mental health resources. It comes as the province's police watchdog continues to investigate the shootings that killed Jamal Francique, D'Andre Campbell, and Ejaz Choudry and seriously injured Chantelle Krupka. Ashay Padhye told CTV News Toronto that he was in his unit with his girlfriend when he heard a commotion outside. "Shortly after he died, my grandchildren dealt with it by making snow angels and saying 'that's Daddy now,"' Derek Francique said. And though they’re still waiting for answers, there was some solace Sunday in the support the families gave each other. "This is their opportunity to speak with us.

"We're here to speak to both mayors on what situations can be changed and what needs to be changed," Derek said before the meeting. He and his wife, Amal, live in the UNRWA-run Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Want to discuss? Her son, 26-year-old D’Andre Campbell, was shot and killed by Peel Regional Police on April 6 in the family’s home. He said his son was the type of person to help people, not hurt them, adding that he still doesn’t understand what happened between police officers and his son that January day.

An interaction occurred, which led police to deploy a conducted energy weapon at Choudry. "They're asking for the identity of the officers that committed these acts. The Campbells said the young Black man called 911 on himself that day, but they do not know why. Sometimes they laughed, sometimes they cried. Sarah Patten told CP24 at the scene. "It's overwhelming, it really is," she said, too emotional to talk further about her boy.

The meeting was held at Malton Community Centre and was facilitated by the group Malton People's Movement. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. The SIU said police were in that area to arrest Francique when the shooting happened. The SIU announced in July Briffa was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon and careless use of a firearm. "The voice of the community is heard. Ontario’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), investigated the May 10 shooting of Krupka. Chantelle Krupka, who was shot in the abdomen by police on Mother's Day and participated at the meeting, said the community wants to show the politicians that they are outraged. 'You can feel the pain': Families of those killed by police support each other, Police officer who fatally shot D'Andre Campbell not providing interview, notes to police watchdog, Vigil held in honour of Mississauga man who died after being shot by Peel police, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Along with Krupka were family members of Jamal Francique, D’Andre Campbell and Ejaz Choudry — all men who died after interactions with Peel police officers this year.

"I feel happier for the support for all of us, because what we're going through is difficult," Yvonne Campbell said softly through tears. "I'm looking for justice for my son because the way my son was taken away from me was very difficult for all of us," Yvonne Campbell said.