The DRPS Homicide Unit is investigating after a male in his 20s was found deceased in a north Oshawa home early this morning.
On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, just before 3 a.m., police were called regarding multiple gunshots heard in the vicinity of Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue West in north Oshawa. Officers located a male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced at the scene.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is underway.
This is the 7th homicide of 2019 in Durham Region and the investigation is being led by the DRPS Homicide Unit.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Det. Lock of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5418 or Det. Moore at ext. 5326.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at http://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca&c=E,1,bdXkUqh3rFR5gasYWQ1mEirutjZMzBl8qPHi9D5JZRjqKxjG05UBuzjr_jiVcHnnP4K1f1CdL8Awsvr72boQHkycjTrx0HbdYH-93iRbSyzSy9DekYl2UA,,&typo=1<http://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca%2f&c=E,1,MbIFVXTCRjHgN96ryyU4h5YQ9K7ASVvMl7N-xVW32n-PA79j9HNw_WQIxQawNR-HQI-w_al-NgqLDvsJRj5VkwDpaeNRugQd_XluVKFQnBIMQgbFfUhpFzo,&typo=1> and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
The homicide victim has now been identified as Jahquar STEWART, age 24, also known as rap artist Bvlly.
Members of the Homicide Unit and Central West Division continue to hold the scene and canvass the area. The Forensic Identification Unit has also been at the scene collecting evidence.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Det. Lock of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5418 or Det. Moore at ext. 5326.
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