London police have arrested a suspect in the city's sixth homicide of the year.
Police announced Friday that they are now considering the death of Robert Cecil Joshua-Burke, 33, of London a case of manslaughter. On July 23, a 911 call about an assault led police and paramedics to a home on Hansuld Street, near Second Street around 9:30 p.m. A man, now identified as Joshua-Burke, was found in medical distress. He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
An investigation has led to a charge of manslaughter against Adrian Julian Toussaint, 26, of London. Police say Toussaint and Joshua-Burke knew each other.
Toussaint was arrested at 2:20 p.m. Friday. He is to appear in court on Saturday.
This is London's sixth homicide of the year.
Nicholas Baltzis, 25, of London was fatally stabbed in a Notre Dame Drive townhouse on January 6. Karl Hallman, 28, of London is charged with second-degree murder in connection with Baltzis’ death.
Roughly a month later, Brian Maksoud, 46, of London died after being found suffering from an arrow wound at a home on Arbour Glen Crescent, near Kipps Lane. Kevin Hartman, 35 of London is charged with first-degree murder in the February 5 homicide. Paul O’Connell, 47, London and Amanda Tait, 26, of London have also been charged in relation to the case. O’Connell is charged with being an accessory after the fact to aggravated assault and Tait with being an accessory after the fact to murder.
Issara Norindr, 55, was stabbed to death in a Connaught Avenue apartment building on May 13. Samnang Kong, 38, of London is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death. On May 15, Maryhelen Johston, 39, was rushed from a south London motel to hospital with serious injuries. She died three days later. Her partner James Braun, is charged with second-degree murder
Steven William Douglas Burgess, 33, died in hospital days after being stabbed during an altercation in Jesse Davidson Park on Viscount Road on June 18. Albert Joseph Zamora-Doxtator, 32, is charged with second degree murder in his death.
