Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A devastating tragedy struck a quiet neighbourhood in Ottawa, Canada, where a 19-year-old student from Sri Lanka has been charged with the brutal stabbing deaths of six people, including four innocent children from a Sri Lankan family. The suspect, identified as Febrio De-Zoysa, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
Details of the Horrific Crime
Ottawa police chief Eric Stubbs revealed that an “edged weapon” or “knife-like object” was used in the heinous attack that claimed the lives of the victims. The victims, all Sri Lankan nationals who had recently moved to Canada, included a 35-year-old mother, her seven-year-old son, and daughters aged four, two, and just two-and-a-half months old. Another victim was a 40-year-old acquaintance of the family.
Swift Police Response
When the first officers arrived at the scene in the Barrhaven area, they found the father of the family outside, desperately calling for help. The father, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was rushed to the hospital. The police acted swiftly, arresting the suspect without incident and ensuring there was no ongoing threat to public safety.
Community in Shock
Neighbours, like Don Perera and Shanti Ramesh, expressed their shock and disbelief at the senseless violence that unfolded in their midst. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe also conveyed their deep sadness and condolences to the grieving families affected by this tragedy.
Victims Remembered
The victims were identified as Darshani Banbaranayake Gama Walwwe Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake, the mother; Inuka Wickramasinghe, seven; Ashwini Wickramasinghe, four; Rinyana Wickramasinghe, two; Kelly Wickramasinghe, just two-and-a-half months old; and Amarakoonmubiayansela Ge Gamini Amarakoon, 40.
As the investigation continues and the community grapples with the aftermath of this horrific crime, the memory of the victims and the impact of their loss will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew them.
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