Police believe that the five people who were struck by a vehicle were intentionally targeted due to their Islamic faith, reports CTV.
Police say that 20 year-old Nathaniel Veltman has been arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder, and one count of attempted murder.
#BREAKING London, ON Police are calling the single-vehicle collision that struck 5 pedestrians, killing 4 of them, an intentional act saying the victims were targeted because of their Islamic faith
— Rahim Ladhani (@RLadhaniCTV) June 7, 2021
Hate and Islamophobia have NO place in Ontario. Justice must be served for the horrific act of hatred that took place in London, Ontario yesterday.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) June 7, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends during this difficult time. These heinous acts of violence must stop.
London (ON) Police officers line up with sticks, literally going over every square inch near the scene of a horrible collision Sunday night that left four people dead including a teen, with another teen in hospital. Virtual news conference is expected this afternoon. @680NEWS pic.twitter.com/iwNDbsTYok
— Mark Douglas (@Douglas680NEWS) June 7, 2021
One woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Another woman, one man, and a teenager all passed away in hospital. One child is also in hospital receiving care.
The man operating the vehicle was apprehended by police six kilometres away from the scene of the crash.
Our deepest sympathies to the families of the three adults and one teen who lost their lives in Hyde Park last night. Our thoughts are with them, and with the family of the child who remains in hospital. | #LdnOnt
— City of London (@CityofLdnOnt) June 7, 2021
My heart breaks for the families of the four individuals who were tragically killed last night in Hyde Park. Words can never express how we feel at this time, and I know all of London shares in that grief. We await further updates from @lpsmediaoffice on this unspeakable tragedy.
— Ed Holder (@ldnontmayor) June 7, 2021
"There is evidence that this was a planned, premeditated act and that the family was targeted because of their Muslim faith," Det.-Insp. Paul Waight said on Monday.
"This is a devastating loss of four members of our community,"
Police say 20yr old Nathaniel Veltman was arrested and has been charged with 4 counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Police don't believe he or the victims have had any previous contact.
— Rahim Ladhani (@RLadhaniCTV) June 7, 2021
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
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