Arrests have been made in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation being conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS).
The investigation began when Sharifur RAHMAN, 44 years old of Owen Sound, was assaulted in the area of Second Avenue East in Owen Sound on August 17, 2023, at approximately 9:20 p.m. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on August 24, 2023. Police released a description and photos of two suspects and a vehicle, requesting public information.
As a result of the investigation, arrests have been made on July 30, 2024. Due to the complexity of this ongoing investigation and to protect its integrity and potential court proceedings, the OPP and OSPS are unable to comment further at this time. Updates will be provided when they become available.
The OSPS and the OPP thank the Owen Sound community for their support and valuable information provided. We recognize the significant impact this case has had on the community and we sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation.
The investigation continues by the OSPS under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OSPS and OPP West Region Crime Units, OSPS and OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP Regional Support Team, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers (ontariocrimestoppers.ca)
****ORIGINAL CRIME STOPPERS RELEASE AUGUST 2023********************************
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce and the Owen Sound Police Service are seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for an assault that occurred on the sidewalk near The Curry House restaurant, in the 900 block of Second Avenue East, on August 17, 2023 shortly after 9:15 p.m., in which the 44 year old male business owner was hospitalized with serious injuries and later died.
The victim was assaulted by three Caucasian males, two of which ran southbound on Second Avenue East toward the intersection at Ninth Street, then continued eastbound on Ninth Street East.
The first male is described as Caucasian, 5’10”- 6’2” tall, medium build, short dark hair, wearing a light blue tee-shirt, black shorts, and black running shoes.
The second male is described as Caucasian, 5’10”- 6’2” tall, medium build, short brown hair longer on top, wearing an orange tee-shirt, black shorts, and black running shoes.
Both males are believed to be in their mid-twenties to mid-thirties.
Police are aware of a third male who is described as Caucasian, curly hair, wearing shorts and a tee-shirt, and in his late forties to mid-fifties.
Police are asking the public to check video or dash cam footage in the described area from 8:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
