Statistics on Canadian Homicides
Brantford Police Service responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Colborne Street West, on July 8th at approximately 3:25 am.
Police and paramedics arrived to find Coby Carter, 22, of Hamilton suffering from significant injury. Despite life-saving efforts, Carter died from his injuries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Constable AJ Snively at 519-756-7050 ext. 2271. .
Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a man assaulted in the hallway of an apartment block the 600 block of Flora Ave, on July 13th at approximately 5:25 pm.
Christopher Helstrom, 27, of Teulon, Manitoba, was found suffering from injuries and was rushed to hospital where he died from his injuries. The exact cause of death has not been released at this time.
On July 15th Winnipeg police homicide detectives arrested a suspect in relation to the murder of Helstrom. The suspect remains in custody, however, charges have not been laid at this time.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508.
Toronto paramedics responded to a call for an unconscious man at a restaurant in the area of Queen Street East and Sherbourne Street on July 1st at approximately 10:10pm.
Paramedics arrived to find Dwain Fredrick Adams, 61, with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening and transferred Adams to hospital. On July 6, Dwain Fredrick Adams, 61, of Toronto, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased in hospital.
Patrick Anthony Gayle, 46, charges will be upgraded from Aggravated Assault to Manslaughter. Gayle is scheduled to appear in court at College Park Courts, at 10:00 a.m., courtroom 504 on July 17.
Saskatoon police were dispatched to check on the welfare of a woman in an apartment in the 200 block of Avenue V South on July 5th at approximately 4:30 pm.
Police arrived to find a 52-year-old woman deceased in the residence. An autopsy was conducted on July 10th and revealed the death to be a homicide. Police have not released the cause of death or the victim’s identity at this time. CBC News reported that family members confirmed the victim’s identity to be Noreen Victorine Moore.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Police at 306-975-8300 and ask to speak to a member of the Major Crimes Section or call Crime Stoppers.
Strathcona County RCMP said the body of a man that was found in a field near the intersection of Highway 14 and 21 south of Sherwood Park has been identified as Kevin William Sim, 22.
Sim was last seen on June 30 near Southgate Mall, and his family reported the Edmonton man missing on July 5th.
An autopsy was completed and determined the death of Kevin Sim to be a homicide. The cause of death has not been released and police continue to investigate.
Edmonton police responded to a report of an injured male outside a residence at 89 Street and 144 Avenue on July 8th at approximately 5:00 am.
Emergency crews arrived to find a 29-year-old man with severe trauma. He was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries. An autopsy is scheduled for July 10th to determine the identity of the victim and cause of death.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
Update July 11th
An autopsy was completed and revealed that the death of Marcus Streete, 29, was caused by multiple stab wounds.
Rosthern RCMP responded to a complaint of a damaged vehicle found in a wooded area near Beardy’s First Nation, on July 6th at approximately 6:00 am.
Police arrived to find a green van wedged in-between the trees. Inside the vehicle police located Jamie Smallchild, 25, in the drivers seat suffering from minor injuries, and Jessica Cameron, 33, deceased in the passenger seat.
RCMP said they observed inconsistencies between the injuries sustained by the occupants of the vehicle and the damage on the minivan. On July 7th Jamie Smallchild was arrested and charged with second degree murder.
Hamilton police responded to report of a shooting near an apartment on Carling Street, near King Street and Highway 403, at 11:45 pm on July 7th.
Emergency crews arrived to find a male victim described as having a Mediterranean complexion, possibly in his 20’s suffering from obvious trauma. He was reported deceased at the scene.
Two men were seen fleeing the scene in a sedan and traveling east on Main Street from Macklin Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Andrew Coughlan at 905-546-3874.
No other information is available at this time. Police said more details be released later today.
Police have identified the victim as Suleiman Husaini, 31, of Toronto.
Saskatoon police responded to a report of an injured person in the 300 block of Avenue T South, on July 5th.
Police and paramedics located a 45 year old man suffering from undisclosed injuries. Despite life saving measured the victim was pronounced at the scene. SPS Major Crimes and Forensic Identification Services have ruled the death a homicide.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300.
Peel police responded to a call to check on the well-being of a man who was believed to live in the area of Advance Boulevard and Dixie Road in the City of Brampton on July 5th at approximately 12:43pm.
Police arrived to find 54 year old Ajay Chibber suffering from obvious signs of trauma. Chibber was pronounced at the scene. Cause of death has not been released at this time.
Anyone with information relating to this investigation, to call investigators at the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3205.