Police: death of man found on road now considered a homicide
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Police say the man found dead on Watson Road North earlier this week was murdered.
"The Wellington County [OPP], under the direction of Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), is investigating a homicide," police confirmed in an Aug. 7 press release.
On Aug. 4 at about 7:15pm, emergency crews responded to the area of Watson Road just south of Wellington Road 124, east of Guelph, after the body of a dead man was located on the road by a passerby.
Police say an autopsy was conducted on Aug. 6 in Toronto, which confirmed the man was murdered.
The victim has been identified as Mohamed Amin Ismail, 25, of Ottawa.
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Investigators would like to speak with anyone that was in the area of Watson Road North and Wellington Road 124 between Aug. 2 and 4 who may have obtained footage with a dashcam or cell phone during that time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
