Windsor police launch homicide investigation after crash
Windsor police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a 44-year-old man following a multi-vehicle crash.
The Major Crime Unit continues to investigate and is seeking the public's assistance for any information on the multi-vehicle crash that took place on University Avenue West and Dougall Avenue at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18.Police say the multi-vehicle crash took place on University Avenue West and Dougall Avenue, where a ribbon has been put on a light post in Windsor, Ont., on Monday. Nov.22, 2021. (Chris Campbell / CTV Windsor)
Police say the driver of the involved grey Dodge Journey had injuries and was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators identified the victim as a 44-year-old man from Windsor.
Through investigation, it was determined that the victim was involved in an altercation with another man prior to the collision occurring.
Investigators were able to identify the suspect, and on Friday, Nov. 19, shortly before 8 a.m., members of the Provincial Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad located the suspect and arrested him without incident.
As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old Abdishakur Harun from Windsor was arrested and charged with:
- First Degree Murder
- Discharge Firearm with Intent to Wound, Endanger Life
- Point Firearm
- Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace
"The Windsor Police Service would like to extend our gratitude to the officers from the Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad whom, along with members of the Windsor Police Service, assisted in locating Mr. Harun in St. Thomas and arresting him without incident," a WPS news release said.
Major Crime investigators believe this is a targeted incident, and there is no threat to public safety.
Investigators are urging anyone on Wyandotte Street between Dougall Avenue and Moy Avenue with surveillance cameras and dash cams to check their footage specifically on Thursday, Nov. 18, between 3:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police - Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, ext. 4000 (after hours), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
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