Police discover two bodies in a home after a welfare check
On Monday morning, York Regional Police responded to a call for a welfare check at a home near the area of North Lake Road and Bayview Avenue in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Inside the home, they found two people dead. The homicide unit is now investigating the case, which appears to be an isolated incident. Police have not released any information about the identities, ages, or genders of the victims, nor the cause or manner of their deaths. They are asking anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation.
Second homicide case in Richmond Hill in less than a week
This is the second time in less than a week that the York Regional Police homicide unit has been called to a home in Richmond Hill. On Wednesday, February 1, 2024, police discovered three bodies in another home in the same town after a similar call for a wellness check. The victims were identified as 50-year-old Mehdi Ebrahimi, his 49-year-old wife Fatemeh Kazerani, and their 19-year-old son Arad Ebrahimi. Police said the incident was also isolated and there was no threat to public safety. However, they did not reveal how the family died or whether they were looking for any suspects.
Richmond Hill residents express shock and fear
The two homicide cases have shaken the residents of Richmond Hill, a town of about 200,000 people in the Greater Toronto Area. Many people expressed shock and fear on social media, wondering what was happening in their community and whether they were safe. Some residents also questioned why the police were not providing more details or updates on the investigations. One user wrote on Twitter: “Two more people found dead in Richmond Hill. What is going on? Why are the police so quiet? We need answers and reassurance.” Another user commented on Facebook: “This is so scary and sad. I live near the first house where the family was killed. I can’t believe this is happening in our town. My heart goes out to the victims and their families.”
Experts say homicide cases are rare but not unheard of in Richmond Hill
According to Statistics Canada, Richmond Hill had a homicide rate of 0.5 per 100,000 population in 2020, which was lower than the national average of 1.8. However, the town has seen some high-profile homicide cases in the past, such as the 2018 murder of billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman, who were found strangled in their home, and the 2019 murder of 28-year-old Rocco Scavetta, who was shot outside a shopping mall. Experts say that homicide cases are rare but not unheard of in Richmond Hill, and that they may be related to various factors, such as domestic violence, mental health issues, drug trafficking, or organized crime.
Police urge the public to remain calm and vigilant
York Regional Police have not confirmed whether the two homicide cases in Richmond Hill are linked or not, but they have assured the public that they are working hard to solve them and bring justice to the victims and their families. They have also urged the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity or information to them.
