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2 suspects wanted on Canada-wide warrant for Markham homicide

They are considered armed and dangerous, police say

NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a 38-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman in connection with a death in the City of Markham. 

On Dec. 4, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., officers responded to an injured person call at an apartment on Buchanan Drive in the area of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue. When officers arrived, they located an adult female who was deceased. 

After the post-mortem examination conducted by the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, the death was determined to have been a homicide. 

A Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued for both suspects, Shichao Dong and Lina Rong, who are considered armed and dangerous. If seen, do not approach them, instead call 9-1-1 immediately. They are encouraged to seek legal counsel and turn themselves in. Investigators are reminding the public that anyone who is or has assisted the suspect may be subject to criminal charges. Investigators are also releasing photos of the suspects and are appealing to the public for any information on their whereabouts.

Investigators are also releasing photos of the suspects and are appealing to the public for any information on their whereabouts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, email the Homicide Unit at [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online here.

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