Victims
- Six people, including four young children, were found deceased in a home on Barhaven Drive.
- The victims are identified as 35-year-old Darani Banaki Nikeayan, her seven-year-old son Anuka Wickrama Sing, four-year-old daughter Ashwien, two-year-old daughter Reana, and two and a half-month-old daughter Kelly.
- Also deceased is 40-year-old Americon Gamini Americone, an acquaintance of the family who was living in the home.
Suspect
- A 19-year-old male, Frank Dzoba, has been arrested and charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
- The accused is a Sri Lankan national believed to have been in Canada as a student.
Investigation
- Police believe this was a mass killing, not a mass shooting, and an edged weapon was used.
- The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to determine the motive behind the crime.
- The police are not classifying this incident as an intimate partner violence incident.
Community Response
- Support services are available for those affected by the tragedy, including a vigil established at Palmo Park.
- Mayor Mark Sutcliffe assured residents that there is no broader threat to public safety and encouraged the community to come together during this difficult time.
