Update #2 – Second degree murder charge issued in Charles Daley Park death

UPDATE #2

A 27-year-old Brampton man faces a second degree murder charge in connection with the death of a North York woman at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln last week.

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit detectives have continued their investigation into the death last  Tuesday, Oct. 21. Following the completion of a postmortem examination, police have identified the victim as 27-year-old Amanpreet Saini of North York.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, detectives have identified a male suspect in relation to Amanpreet’s murder.

A Canada-wide warrant is being sought for Manpreet Singh, 27, of Brampton for a second degree murder charge.

Investigators have information to suggest that Singh fled the country shortly after Amanpreet’s body was discovered.

This is believed to have been a targeted attack with no ongoing threat to public safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NRPS Homicide Unit at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009451.

UPDATE

Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit continue to investigate following the discovery of a deceased woman at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln.

As a result of a post-mortem examination, investigators are now classifying this incident as a homicide.

The victim has been identified as a female from outside of the Niagara Region. At this time, her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The scene at Charles Daley Park has been examined and the park has since reopened to the public.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

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An unidentified woman was found dead this morning at Charles Daley Park when Niagara Regional Police responded to a call at about 11 a.m.

Detectives with the NRPS Homicide Unit are now leading this suspicious death investigation.

They are attempting to identify the woman, who is described as:

– 25-40 years old

– Height: 5’3” – 5’5”

– Weight: 130-150 lbs

– Long, dark curly hair

– Believed to be of South Asian descent

She was wearing:

– Pink zip-up hoodie – ‘Playboy’ logo

– Light blue jeans

– Black shirt

– Grey socks

– Gold hoop earrings

Any person who attended Charles Daley Park in the 24 hours prior to 11 a.m. on this date is asked to contact investigators.

At this time, the relationship between the victim and the unidentified suspect(s) is unknown. As such, investigators cannot confirm whether this incident was random or targeted. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and to contact police with any information that may assist.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages. There is currently a heavy police presence in the area, including members of the Homicide Unit and the Forensic Services Unit (FSU), as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009451.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.