Tragic Loss: 2-Month-Old Among 6 Victims in Ottawa Tragedy
Heartbreaking news from Ottawa as a 2-month-old baby is reported among the victims of a devastating tragedy that also took the lives of 4 children, their mother, and a family friend. Details revealed by Ottawa police on Thursday paint a grim picture of the mass killing incident.
A tragic incident in Canada resulted in the deaths of 4 children, their mother, a family friend, and a 2-month-old baby, as reported by Ottawa police on Thursday. The father of the family survived the attack and was able to seek help despite being injured. Currently, he is in the hospital in serious but stable condition.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving a call for help from a man around 10:52 p.m. and discovered the victims.
The victims have been identified as Darshani Banbaranayake Gama Walwwe Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake, aged 35, and her children - Inuka, 7; Ashwini, 4; Rinyana, 2; and 2-month-old Kelly. They are all Sri Lankan nationals and recent arrivals in Canada, according to authorities.
A family friend, Amarakoonmubiayansela Ge Gamini Amarakoon, 40, who was staying at the family's home at the time, was also a victim of the attack.
During a news conference on Thursday, Ottawa police chief Eric Stubbs described the tragedy as an "unimaginable loss."
Stubbs expressed that this tragic event will deeply impact everyone for a significant period of time.
Febrio De-Zoysa, who is 19 years old, has been charged with 6 counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. He was set to appear in court later on Thursday. The police have revealed that he was a friend living with the family at the time of the murders.
Stubbs mentioned that the accused is a student from Sri Lanka and is currently in Canada. De-Zoysa is the sole suspect in the case.
Authorities suspect that a "sharp-edged" weapon was utilized in the commission of the crimes.
Our Homicide Unit is working hard to find out why this tragedy happened. Chief Stubbs mentioned that the focus is on investigating this tragic crime.
Stubbs also expressed that the violence against innocent people was senseless. The whole community is saddened and shocked by this event.
Editor's P/S:
This tragic incident has left an immeasurable scar on the community. The senseless violence that claimed the lives of six innocent individuals, including four young children, is utterly heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims' loved ones, who are grappling with an unimaginable loss.
It is crucial to remember that this tragedy highlights the importance of mental health awareness and support. The accused, who was a friend living with the family, is believed to have committed these heinous acts while under mental distress. It is essential that we work together to create a society where individuals struggling with mental health issues have access to the resources they need to prevent such horrific events from happening again. truth and hold the perpetrator accountable for their heinous actions. The community deserves answers and assurance that such a tragedy will not be repeated.
