Durham Police – Five People Dead Following Shooting in Oshawa

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Police are investigating a shooting incident in which five people lost their lives early this morning in Oshawa.

On Friday, September 4, 2020, at approximately 1:20 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Parklane Avenue in Oshawa after numerous reports of gunshots. Members of the Tactical Support Unit arrived quickly and entered the residence to find five deceased people inside and one adult female who was alive but suffering from a gunshot wound. The 50-year-old female was rushed to hospital, where she was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

All deceased members were known to each other. Investigators believe the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and no other suspects are outstanding.

Homicide Unit investigators are now working with the Coroner’s Office to confirm the identities of everyone involved. The four deceased represent the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th homicide victims of 2020 in Durham Region.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. McDermott or Det. Dorego of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5411 or 5319.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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