Durham police say there isn’t a proof to recommend criminality within the dying of a 14-year-old boy on the Oshawa Centre final week because the household searches for solutions.
Police say they’re investigating the circumstances surrounding the youth’s dying and an post-mortem is pending.
In an announcement to OMNI Information, the boy’s father Syed Mareer, mentioned his son, Subhan, had chosen to attend within the automotive whereas his dad and mom went procuring contained in the mall on August 16 between 4 p.m. to five:30 p.m.
Once they returned to the car, they discovered their son with the seatbelt round his neck. He was rushed to hospital the place he was positioned in a coma. The boy was pronounced lifeless just a few days later.
“We have no idea what happened and are in shock – desperate for answers,” learn Mareer’s assertion.
Mareer mentioned the household got here to Canada in 2007 from Afghanistan. Subhan was one among three boys and was excited to begin highschool within the fall.
“He was a very future-oriented person, he had plans for that weekend, the week after, and the new school year. He was a bright and happy child according to everyone who knew him – friends, family, strangers,” continued the assertion.
Mareer is encouraging any witnesses to come back ahead. A GoFundMe has additionally been arrange.
Durham police say investigators have reviewed and proceed to assessment surveillance footage from automobiles within the space in addition to the mall, however say at the moment, there isn’t a proof to recommend criminality.
Investigators ask anybody who was on the Oshawa Centre on August 16 between 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. who has video footage or any info to contact police
Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy launched an announcement on social media, sending her condolences to the household and mates of Subhan.
“My thoughts are with everyone who knew Subhan, the Jack Miner P.S. community and the first responders who were at the scene,” learn her submit. “I urge the community to keep your thoughts and prayers with Subhan’s family in the weeks and coming months.”
