In a terrible incident that shook Ottawa, six people—including toddlers and a baby girl who was two and a half months old—died. The offender in this instance is a 19-year-old Sri Lankan student named Febrio De-Zoysa. Six first-degree murder counts and one attempted murder count are brought against him.
Information on the incident
According to Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs, the attack involved the use of a "knife-like object" or an "edged weapon." A 35-year-old mother, a 7-year-old son, a 4-year-old daughter, a 2-year-old daughter, and a 2-and-a-half-month-old newborn girl are among the casualties, who are all recent immigrants from Sri Lanka. In addition, a family friend who was forty years old perished in the terrible incident.
Police Reaction
When emergency calls were made in the Barrhaven neighbourhood on Wednesday at 10:52 p.m., police officers responded quickly. The living father was discovered outside the house, pleading for assistance. Febrio De-Zoysa, the culprit, was apprehended right away, assuring that there was no continuing threat to public safety.
The Father Who Survived
The father saw his family's terrible death and was admitted to the hospital with severe but non-life-threatening injuries. De-Zoysa has been told by the authorities not to get in touch with the father, who is still alive, or any other witnesses who have given testimonies to the police.
Reaction of the Community
The terrible tragedy shocked and astounded the neighbours. Both Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent their sympathies, calling the incident "senseless violence" and extending support for the bereaved community.
The entire city of Ottawa's thoughts and prayers extend to everyone during this unimaginably difficult time. There are resources available to anyone who needs help.
Les pensées et les prières de toute la ville d'Ottawa s'adressent à tout le monde en cette période incroyablement… https://t.co/cCySSQLWjD— Mark Sutcliffe (@_MarkSutcliffe) March 7, 2024
Examination and Judicial Actions:
The matter has been postponed until March 13 in order to give De-Zoysa more time to find legal counsel. Police are still looking into the reasons behind this horrific attack in the interim.
There are still unanswered concerns regarding the conditions that led to such a tragic incident, as the community struggles to cope with it. Investigating the facts surrounding this horrific act of violence that has permanently changed Ottawa is a top priority for the authorities.
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