The 2024 Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here

Durham Region police were called to the area of Dean Avenue and Ritson Road South in Oshawa for reports of a disturbance on January 2, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m.

On arrival police located a 62-year-old male outside the residence suffering from obvious signs of trauma. He was transported to a local area hospital where he died of his injuries.  

A post-mortem examination confirmed that Steven TURGEON, age 62 of Oshawa, died as a result of a stabbing.

Police said two suspects had fled the area on foot and were able to locate one of the suspects a short distance away and took him into custody without incident.  Police are still searching for the second suspect.

Tyler STEPHENS, age 32 from Clarington is charged with: Second Degree Murder.

Update: On July 23rd, Durham Regional Police announced that Nathan Christopher LOPEZ, age 26 from Toronto is charged with: Second Degree Murder.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. French of the Durham Regional Police Major Crime Unit – Homicide at 905-579-1520 x 5421.