Update York Regional police issue warrants for the arrest of Shichao Dong, and Lina Rong in relation to the homicide of a woman in Markham

The 2022 Markham Homicide Victim List is available here

York Region police officers responded to an injured person call at an apartment on Buchanan Drive, in the area of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue on December 4th at approximately 8 p.m.

On arrival, police located an adult female deceased at the scene. Investigators said the death is considered suspicious and the Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation.  An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death and confirm the victim’s identity.  

Anyone with information, or who may have seen anything suspicious in the area to please come forward. Anyone with commercial or residential video surveillance, which may have captured something suspicious in that area, is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

Update December 15th
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Shichao DONG, and Lina RONG who are considered armed and dangerousDong and Rong are both wanted on charges for First Degree Murder, they are encouraged to seek legal counsel and turn themselves in. If seen, do not approach them, instead call 9-1-1 immediately.