The police sergeant who Tasered 18-year-old Sammy Yatim as he lay dying of fatal gunshot wounds on the ground of a Toronto streetcar is facing a police misconduct charge, nearly four years after the teen's death. The Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) recommended the charge against Sgt. Dusan Dan Pravica in connection with the incident on July 27, 2013, when Pravica entered the streetcar telling Yatim — who had already been shot nine times by fellow officer Const. Forcillo, who was convicted in January 2016 of attempted murder in Yatim's death — but acquitted of the more serious second-degree murder charge — has been out on bail since July of that year. Toronto police were also unable to comment on the charge Saturday.

Source: CBC News April 01, 2017 23:50 UTC