Woman, 72, dies in hospital after assault in Oshawa; son charged with 2nd-degree murder
Posted July 4, 2023 1:55 pm.
Last Updated July 4, 2023 4:48 pm.
A 37-year-old man faces a murder charge in connection with a fatal assault on his mother in Oshawa nearly two weeks ago.
Officers with Durham Regional Police Service were called to a residence on Bermuda Court just before 11:30 p.m. on June 24 after receiving reports of an argument.
When police arrived, they found a 72-year-old woman with “significant injuries.” She was rushed to a Toronto-area hospital where she died on July 1, investigators say.
Police have identified the victim as Linda Carter.
Police also located a man at the scene, who was taken into police custody. He was initially charged with aggravated assault and assaulting a peace officer.
In an update on Tuesday, police say Sean Carter, of Oshawa, is now charged with second-degree murder. He has been held for a bail hearing.
Police say the victim and suspect were mother and son.
During the arrest, two officers received minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital.
The accused also suffered non-disclosed injuries, which are being investigated by the Special Investigations Unit.
With files from Michael Talbot of CityNews
