Police Allege Ex-patient Shot And Killed Ontario Chiropractor In His Clinic

IANS, 17 Mar, 2017 12:00 PM

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Police say an Ontario chiropractor has died after a former patient allegedly shot him at his clinic.

Halton regional police say Ferdinand Mejilla, 50, was gunned down at his clinic in Burlington, Ont., just after noon on Thursday and died later in hospital.

They say Mejilla leaves behind five children and his family has asked for privacy.

Police say the suspect in the case, 44-year-old David Williamson, is in hospital in critical condition with what they believe to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

They say Williamson was a one-time patient of Mejilla.

No charges have been laid at this point and police say their investigation continues.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Four Years For Man Who Robbed Nine Banks In B.C., Alberta And Saskatchewan

A 29-year-old man who admitted to using a fake gun during eight of his nine robberies at banks across Western Canada has been sent to prison for four years.

Four Years For Man Who Robbed Nine Banks In B.C., Alberta And Saskatchewan

B.C. Auditor General Questions Government's Surplus Calculations

The government recorded revenues of $47.6 billion and reported expenses of $46.9 billion, leaving a surplus of about $700 million.

B.C. Auditor General Questions Government's Surplus Calculations

Swastikas Found In Ontario University Classroom; Police Investigating

York University says "hate graffiti" and an anti-Semitic statement was found in a classroom at its north Toronto campus on Monday.

Swastikas Found In Ontario University Classroom; Police Investigating

Crucifix To Be Back On View At Quebec City Hospital Following Removal

The Hopital du Saint-Sacrement says it will restore the religious sign after a request from the provincial Health Department.

Crucifix To Be Back On View At Quebec City Hospital Following Removal

Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Eatery Kissa Tanto Named The Country's Best New Restaurant

Toronto's Alo has topped the 2017 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list while Vancouver eatery Kissa Tanto has been named the country's best new restaurant.