Female Killed in Assault in Oshawa

A female has died after being stabbed by her husband in Oshawa.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members from Central East Division attended a residence on Eulalie Avenue after receiving a 9-1-1 call from the address.  Officers arrived on scene and located a female with traumatic injuries.  She was rushed to a Toronto-area trauma centre where she was pronounced deceased.  A male at the home was taken into custody without incident.

The female victim has been identified as 48-year-old Parween ADEL.

Hakim ADEL, age 41, of Oshawa has been charged with Second Degree Murder.

He was held for a bail hearing.

November is recognized as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month,  a time to raise awareness about IPV and its profound impact on individuals and communities.  IPV can take many forms, including physical harm, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, manipulation, financial control, and isolation from loved ones.

Recognizing the signs of IPV is vital to addressing it. If you or someone you know is facing any form of IPV, it’s important to reach out for help. Support and resources are available—you don’t have to face this alone.

If you or someone you know is a victim of Intimate Partner Violence, please call 905-579-1520.

If you need support but aren't ready to contact the police, you can reach out to Victim Services of Durham Region for confidential assistance and resources.

https///www.victimservicesdurham.ca/contact

For information and resources available please visit:

https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/intimate-partner-violence/

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Hilliard of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5413.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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