A shocking and tragic event unfolded in Pickering, Ontario, as police arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of an elderly woman. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon outside the victim’s home on Lynn Heights Drive near Fairport Road.
According to Durham Regional Police, the attack was described as "sadistic and cowardly" and appeared to be unprovoked. The suspect fled the scene on foot, prompting an extensive search involving helicopters, canine units, and tactical support teams. Authorities issued an emergency alert urging residents to shelter in place while the search was underway.
The victim was discovered by a passerby and rushed to a trauma center, where she succumbed to her injuries. Police arrested the suspect later that evening without incident. Charges are pending, and investigators are working to determine whether the victim and suspect were known to each other.
The tragic event has left the community in shock, with local officials expressing their condolences to the victim’s family. Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe called it a "horrendous day" for the city, emphasizing the importance of community safety.
Authorities have since lifted the shelter-in-place order, assuring residents that there is no further danger to the public. The investigation remains ongoing as police seek to understand the circumstances surrounding this devastating crime.
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