Death in Public

On April 17th, 2023, around 1:20 PM, Officers responded to the Lindo Channel after a citizen reported seeing a body in the water. Patrol officers confirmed the subject was deceased. Detectives responded to assist in this investigation. The identity of the victim is being withheld. We will update this press release when we can release more information.

Location: Lindo Channel near Laburnum Ave.

Victim: Withheld

Supervisor: Sgt. M. Williams

Watch Commander: Lt. M. Rodden

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