Downtown stabbings leave one dead, five injured
A man looks on as police cruisers are parked at the intersection of University Avenue West and Pelissier Street Oct. 19. Several stabbings in the area have left one man dead and at least five men injured. (Photo by Sean Previl)
Updated Oct. 27, 2013
By Sean Previl
Five men are injured and one dead from stab wounds after an early morning incident downtown Oct. 19.
The Windsor Police Service was called to Pelissier Street near University Avenue around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of a fight in the area.
According to a press release by the WPS, the fight had broken out between two groups of men.
On arrival, police found six men with various stab wounds on their bodies who were later transported to hospital. One of the men has died from his wounds and the other five are recovering. Three men have been released, while two remain in hospital for treatment. All are expected to recover from their injuries.
Gautham (Kevin) Kugathasan, a 19-year-old University of Windsor student, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Evidence found at the scene has been sent to The Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto for further examination.
Police have arrested and charged Ali Mahmoud Ahmed, 30, with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Police allege Ahmed was one of the men involved in the fight. The WPS has also arrested Ahmed Jaber, 23, for allegedly assaulting Kugathasan. Ahmed has been released on a promise to appear in court and Jaber has been remanded in custody until his appearance in court Oct. 29.
The investigation is still ongoing and police stated in the release there is no risk to the public.
WPS asks anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Windsor Police Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4390 or 4830, or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477.
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