In a tragic turn of events, Ottawa police have apprehended a 19-year-old individual in connection with the deaths of two adults and four children discovered at a residence in the southern part of Canada’s capital. The incident has been characterized by authorities as a “tragic and complex investigation.”
Febrio Dezoysa, identified as the suspect, faces six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, as per a statement released by Ottawa Police on Thursday. Dezoysa, reportedly a Sri Lankan national residing in Canada as a student, was taken into custody following the grim discovery.
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs expressed the severity of the situation, noting that investigators recovered an edged weapon believed to have been used in the killings. The tragic nature of the incident has left the community in shock as authorities continue to unravel the details surrounding this devastating event. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
