"Police have identified the 54-year-old man who died in an unprovoked attack in Richmond Hill and charged a 23-year-old suspect in relation to the incident. Officers responded to an assault near Lorraine Street and Bernard Avenue on Wednesday, where a man was found with life-threatening injuries, said York Regional Police (YRP) in a news release on Thursday. Amir Shafei of Richmond Hill was pronounced dead at the hospital due to blunt force trauma, said police."
"The release identified a 23-year-old suspect from Richmond Hill, who was arrested without incident close to the scene. The suspect has been charged with second-degree murder and two counts of breach of probation, said police. Police tape is visible on a Richmond Hill street after an 'unprovoked attack' left a man with fatal injuries on Wednesday. Anyone with information or video from the area is urged to contact York Regional Police or Crime Stoppers."
Police identified the victim as 54-year-old Amir Shafei of Richmond Hill, who died at hospital from blunt force trauma following an unprovoked attack near Lorraine Street and Bernard Avenue. Officers found the man with life-threatening injuries on Wednesday. A 23-year-old Richmond Hill resident was arrested near the scene without incident and charged with second-degree murder and two counts of breach of probation. York Regional Police stated the attack appeared unprovoked and involved two strangers. Investigators said there is no risk to the public and that no additional suspects are being sought. Witnesses and anyone with video are urged to contact York Regional Police or Crime Stoppers.
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