Regis Korchinski-Paquet fatal balcony fall triggers memorial and police review Regis Korchinski-Paquet, 29, died in May 2020 after falling from her 24th‑floor balcony while police were inside her Toronto apartment. An inquest revealed unclear police tactics and her history of seizures. Family released doves and held a memorial on July 25, 2020. Regis Korchinski‑Paquet, a 29‑year‑old woman living in a high-rise in Toronto, died on May 27, 2020 after falling from the balcony of her 24‑floor apartment while police were inside the unit. Inquest Confirms Police Interaction Before FallThe death triggered a formal inquest that confirmed the police only had a brief interaction with Korchinski‑Paquet before she left the building and, shortly after, fell to her death. At the time of the incident, the police had responded to a high‑priority call about a family dispute. Const. Shane Beaudoin was one of the first officers on scene, entering the apartment at 5:29 p.m. after a resident opened the door.He was told that the woman had gone to the bathroom and was expected to be calm, and he was instructed to encourage her to talk to a paramedic. When Korchinski‑Paquet emerged from the bathroom, Beaudoin testified she walked onto the balcony, knocked over an air‑conditioning unit, and used her bodyweight to block the door. The officer did not see any evidence that she was suicidal or threatening herself.He was told at the time that she was not a danger. The officer says he later heard that she had fallen only after leaving the apartment to knock on the neighbour's door. He recalled the sound of a fall at 5:43 p.m., but thought she might have crossed to the neighbouring balcony, not that she had fallen from the building.According to the inquest, Korchinski‑Paquet had a history of seizures from epilepsy, often followed by episodes of post‑ictal delirium or psychosis. The neurologist who examined her records testified that she sometimes suffered confusion, verbal and physical abuse, and temporary amnesia after seizures. The inquest found that the police lacked a clear plan for the situation and that the "family dispute" made the scene more confusing, leaving officers unsure who the primary aggressor was.Family Honors Woman Who Fell From BalconyWeeks after the death, Korchinski‑Paquet's family released a group of doves outside a memorial hall on July 25, 2020 as part of a public memorial and walk for justice. The doves were flown in a ceremony that honored the woman who fell from her balcony while police were inside her home. The release was covered by The Canadian Press and repeated in numerous Toronto news outlets.The memorial, attended by family, friends and community members, included a tribute to the unanswered questions about the police response and the woman's medical history. The event was part of a community effort to ensure that the circumstances of Korchinski‑Paquet's death are fully understood and that future incidents can be prevented.