Man facing murder charge in death of wife in Oshawa
Posted November 17, 2024 8:22 am.
Last Updated November 18, 2024 11:14 am.
A 41-year-old man is facing a murder charge after what police say is a case of intimate partner violence in Oshawa.
Durham police were called to a home on Eulalie Avenue near Ritson Road and King Street East around 12:30 a.m. Sunday where they found a 48-year-old woman suffering from “obvious signs of trauma” resulting from a stabbing.
The woman was taken to a trauma centre in Toronto where she was later pronounced dead. Police have identified her as Parween Adel.
The woman’s husband, Hakim Adel, was taken into custody and now charged with second-degree murder. Police initially said he was charged with first-degree murder but in an update on Monday said it was second-degree.
Police say two children, aged 5 years, and an elderly woman were also present in the home at the time of the incident but were unharmed.
Investigators also appealed to anyone else who may be the victim of domestic violence to reach out for help.
“Anytime there’s any sort of incident like this it affects the community a great deal. We do have resources available for those involved as well as for those this may impact,” said acting Staff Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss.
“When it comes to intimate partner violence there’s no geographical location, it really affects anywhere and everywhere,” added Bortoluss. “Victim Services of Durham Region does not need police involvement … that option is available to people.”
If you are a victim of domestic or intimate partner violence, here is a list of crisis lines and services available to you.
