Mass Killing of Sri Lankan Family in Ottawa Shocks Canada
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves throughout Canada, a Sri Lankan family, including four young children, was brutally killed in Ottawa. Canadian police are describing it as a “mass killing,” and the nation is grappling with the senseless act of violence that has taken innocent lives.
The victims, who were newcomers to Canada, were discovered by police officers who responded to emergency calls from the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven. The suspect, a 19-year-old student from Sri Lanka who lived with the family, was quickly identified and arrested without incident.
The victims have been identified as 35-year-old Darshani Banbaranayake Gama Walwwe Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake and her four children: seven-year-old Inuka Wickramasinghe, four-year-old Ashwini Wickramasinghe, two-year-old Rinyana Wickramasinghe, and two-month-old Kelly Wickramasinghe. Another acquaintance who was living with the family, 40-year-old Amarakoonmudiayansela Ge Gamini Amarakoon, was also among the deceased.
The family’s father was injured in the attack and is currently in serious but stable condition in the hospital. The suspect, identified as Febrio De-Zoysa, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
According to Ottawa’s police chief, Eric Stubbs, the victims were killed and injured using an “edged weapon.” The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are working tirelessly to uncover the motive behind this heinous crime.
Chief Stubbs described this incident as the biggest murder case in Ottawa’s recent history, labeling it a “real tragedy” that will have a significant impact on the nation’s capital city. He acknowledged the profound impact it will have on the community and urged residents to stay away from the area.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his shock and horror at the incident, calling it a “terrible violence.” The mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliffe, also expressed his distress, stating that this incident is one of the most shocking incidents of violence in the city’s history. He commended the emergency responders for their swift action and support for those affected by this tragedy.
The entire nation is mourning the loss of innocent lives and grappling with the senselessness of this act of violence. As the investigation continues, Canadians are left searching for answers and hoping for justice for the victims and their grieving family.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of community and support during times of crisis. It is a call for unity and solidarity as Canadians come together to heal and support one another in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
